Protein Turkey Pasta Recipe
This protein turkey pasta proves comfort food can still respect discipline and deadlines.
Hearty vegan turkey, twirl-worthy noodles, and bold sauce make indulgence feel productive.
Grab a fork, skip guilt, and eat like balance finally clocked in.
Protein Turkey Pasta Recipe
This vegan protein turkey pasta delivers rich flavor, satisfying texture, and high plant protein without animal ingredients.It suits busy nights, meal prep wins, and women who expect pasta to perform.
Ingredients
- Protein pasta lentil or chickpea, dry: 180 g
- Vegan turkey mince soy or pea protein based: 240 g
- Olive oil: 2 tbsp
- Onion finely chopped: ½ cup
- Garlic minced: 1 tsp
- Crushed tomatoes: 1 cup
- Unsweetened plant milk: ½ cup
- Nutritional yeast: 2 tbsp
- Dried oregano: 1 tsp
- Smoked paprika: ½ tsp
- Black pepper: ½ tsp
- Salt: ¾ tsp
- Chili flakes optional: ¼ tsp
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- Fresh basil or parsley chopped: 2 tbsp
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add onion and sauté 3 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add vegan turkey using 240 g, breaking gently.
- Cook 5–6 minutes until heated and lightly browned.
- Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in plant milk and nutritional yeast.
- Add cooked pasta and toss evenly.
- Finish with lemon juice and chili flakes if using.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Total Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 32 g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving %)
- Vitamin B12: 40%
- Iron: 30%
- Magnesium: 24%
- Zinc: 22%
- Phosphorus: 28%
Additional Notes / Tips to Enhance the Flavor
Add mushrooms for extra umami confidence.Swap basil with parsley when moods shift.
Meal-prep friendly and reheats without sulking.
