High Protein Pasta with Ground Meat and Vegetables
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this hearty and nutritious High Protein Pasta with Ground Meat and Vegetables—a flavor-packed recipe perfect for busy schedules and health-conscious eaters alike. Featuring tender high-protein pasta, lean ground turkey or chicken, and a vibrant medley of fresh veggies like bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and spinach, this dish brings a colorful and wholesome twist to classic pasta recipes. Seasoned with aromatic Italian herbs and a touch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, every bite is bursting with savory goodness. Topped with Parmesan cheese and optional fresh basil, this meal is as satisfying as it is easy to prepare, taking only 40 minutes from start to finish. Perfect for meal prep or family dinners, this protein-rich pasta recipe strikes the perfect balance of healthy and delicious! Keywords: high-protein pasta, ground turkey, healthy dinner, vegetable pasta recipe, easy weeknight meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces high-protein pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey or chicken
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups spinach, fresh
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and the high-protein pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground turkey or chicken to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until it is browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the diced bell pepper and sliced zucchini to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Stir in the cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is well-coated with the meat and vegetables.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and stir until it melts into the mixture.
Serve the pasta warm, garnished with chopped fresh basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2287 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.0 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.5 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 426 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 4449 mg | 193% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 182.1 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.0 g | 125% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.2 g | ||
| Protein | 192.1 g | 384% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 970 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 23.8 mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 4955 mg | 105% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
