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22g Protein Turkey Pasta Recipe

Emily Carter
22g Protein Turkey Pasta Recipe combines protein pasta, plant-based turkey, and savory tomato sauce for a filling vegan dinner.

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 390 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz high-protein pasta
  • 12 oz plant-based turkey crumbles
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 cup spinach leaves

Instructions
 

  • Bring water to boil in a large pot and cook 8 oz high-protein pasta according to package instructions.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add diced onion and cook 3 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
  • Add plant-based turkey crumbles and cook 5 minutes.
  • Pour in 2 cups marinara sauce and add basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Simmer sauce for 7 minutes.
  • Stir spinach into sauce until wilted.
  • Drain pasta and combine with sauce mixture.
  • Sprinkle nutritional yeast before serving.

Notes

Nutritional values (per serving)

Calories: 390
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 22g

Vitamins and minerals (per serving)

Iron: 22%
Vitamin A: 25%
Vitamin C: 12%
Calcium: 10%
Magnesium: 14%

Additional notes / tips to enhance flavor

  • Add chili flakes for gentle heat.
  • Stir roasted mushrooms into sauce for deeper flavor.
  • Use cashew cream for richer texture.
  • Let pasta rest five minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with fresh basil for brightness.