By Kelsey Tempas
Turkey Protein Pasta
6 steps
Prep:5minCook:20min
High-protein pasta made with ground turkey, chickpea pasta, and marinara. Optional spinach adds veggies. Quick stovetop meal that’s easy to portion for the week.
Updated at: Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:45:28 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
41
Low
Glycemic Load
19
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories518.7 kcal (26%)
Total Fat19.2 g (27%)
Carbs45.5 g (18%)
Sugars9.7 g (11%)
Protein47.2 g (94%)
Sodium1390.9 mg (70%)
Fiber9 g (32%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Cook pasta: Boil according to package, drain.
Step 2
Cook turkey: Brown in a pan over medium heat (6–8 min).
Step 3
Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder.
Step 4
Add sauce: Pour in marinara + frozen spinach.
Step 5
Simmer 5 minutes.
Step 6
Combine: Mix pasta with sauce or portion separately.
Notes
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Easy
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Makes leftovers
Under 30 minutes












