High Protein Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce and Parmesan

Elevate your pasta night with this High Protein Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce and Parmesan, a satisfying and nutrient-packed twist on a classic Italian dish. Featuring protein-enriched spaghetti and lean ground turkey or chicken, this recipe delivers big on flavor and nutrition in just 35 minutes. A robust homemade tomato sauce, infused with garlic, onions, and Italian seasoning, is simmered to perfection before being paired with tender spaghetti and topped with freshly grated Parmesan and basil. Perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner, this dish combines rich, comforting flavors with the added benefit of muscle-building protein. Easy to make and incredibly delicious, it’s ideal for health-conscious pasta lovers and families alike.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz Protein-enriched spaghetti
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced
• 8 oz Lean ground turkey or chicken
• 28 oz Crushed tomatoes (canned)
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 quarts Water (for boiling pasta)

Directions

Step 1

Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add a generous pinch of salt.

Step 2

Cook the protein-enriched spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Add minced garlic and diced onion to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 5

Add the ground turkey or chicken to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked.

Step 6

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Once the sauce has thickened slightly, stir in the chopped basil leaves.

Step 9

To serve, plate the cooked spaghetti and ladle the tomato sauce generously over the top.

Step 10

Sprinkle each serving with grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with extra basil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(5421.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2373.5

Total Fat 72.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 221.4mg	0%
Sodium 4247.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 276.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 52.9g	0%
Total Sugars 47.1g
Protein 165.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 780.2mg	0%
Iron 21.6mg	0%
Potassium 3538.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.1%

Protein: 27.3%

Carbs: 45.6%