This Italian Protein Pasta Skillet is a well balanced macro meal that is quick & easy to make, high protein, and extremely comforting. Between the protein pasta and the ground turkey in this recipe, you are also getting 37 grams of protein per serving!
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If you like protein pasta dishes, check out my Shrimp & Feta Protein Pasta Bake as well!
Reasons to Love This Pasta
- Quick & Easy: This super and easy to make and require very simple ingredients and equipment. I love me some one pan meals! I love those complicated looking dishes that are actually so easy to make.
- Macros/Nutritious: Turkey is a very lean meat and a healthier substitution for ground beef. It is relatively low in calories and high in protein! The protein pasta that I use is very macro balanced as well and way less carbs than regular pasta! Eating a plate of pasta for only 20 grams of carbs is not a bad deal. This dish is packed with protein, which will help you stay full longer.
Nutritional Benefits
- Turkey: Ground turkey is rich in protein, vitamin B, and other minerals, such as zinc.
- Kale: Kale is the king of greens. It is one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet can you believe that?! It contains Vitamins A, K, C, and B6. It also contains manganese, calcium, copper, potassium, & magnesium!
Ingredients
- Turkey – 1 1/2 pounds of 90% lean ground turkey.
- Protein Pasta – 8 ounces of penne style protein pasta – I used the Prozis Penne Protein Pasta. Use the code KATIE10 for 10% off!
- Kale – 4 cups kale, rinsed, stems removed & chopped.
- Yellow Onion – 1/2 large yellow onion, finely chopped.
- Garlic – 2 teaspoons of garlic, minced.
- Olive Oil – 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
- Oregano – 1 tablespoon of oregano, dried
- Rosemary – 1 teaspoon of rosemary, dried
- Basil – 1 teaspoon basil, dried
- Garlic Salt – 1 teaspoon.
- Onion Powder – 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
- Pepper – 1/2 teaspoon.
- Red Pepper Flakes – To taste, optional.
- Tomato Sauce – One 28 ounce can tomato sauce – I used low sodium.
- Honey/Syrup – 1 tablespoon of honey or sugar free maple syrup. I used sugar free maple syrup to keep the sugar low.
- Balsamic Vinegar – 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar.
- Pasta Water – 1/4 cup pasta water.
- Mozzarella Cheese – 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
How To Make It
- Cook your protein pasta al dente as per package instructions. Drain & reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and set aside.
- Meanwhile, preheat a large wok or deep skillet over medium/high heat with your olive oil. I used by HexClad 14″ Wok.
- Add in the onion and garlic & sauté until fragrant, 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add in the ground turkey and all of the spices. Cook the ground turkey, breaking the meat into small pieces until almost fully cooked.
- Add the tomato sauce, honey, balsamic vinegar, and pasta water. Stir, bring to a boil, and add the kale. Stir until the kale has cooked down and wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Turn the heat to a simmer.
- Add in your cooked pasta and half your cheese. Stir to combine.
- Top the skillet with your remaining cheese and allow to melt on top. Serve and enjoy!
How To Store Leftovers
You can store your leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. When you are ready to enjoy them again, just pop them in the microwave for a minute and a half or so! This dish reheats excellent.
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Italian Protein Pasta Skillet
This Italian Protein Pasta Skillet is a well balanced macro meal that is quick & easy to make, high protein, and extremely comforting. I don't eat pasta much, but when I do, I always get the protein pasta because it is lower in carbs and full of fiber! The Prozis protein pasta is WAY lower in carbs than your typical pasta or other protein pasta brands! It is one of my absolute obsessions right now. To be having a plate of pasta and only taking in 20 grams of carbs (16 net) is not a bad deal. Between the protein pasta and the ground turkey, you are also getting 37 grams of protein per serving! I hope you give this recipe a try and love it as much as I do.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook your protein pasta al dente as per package instructions. Drain & reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and set aside.
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Meanwhile, preheat a large wok or deep skillet over medium/high heat with your olive oil. I used by HexClad 14" Wok.
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Add in the onion and garlic & sauté until fragrant, 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add in the ground turkey and all of the spices. Cook the ground turkey, breaking the meat into small pieces until almost fully cooked.
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Add the tomato sauce, honey, balsamic vinegar, and pasta water. Stir, bring to a boil, and add the kale. Stir until the kale has cooked down and wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Turn the heat to a simmer.
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Add in your cooked pasta and half your cheese. Stir to combine.
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Top the skillet with your remaining cheese and allow to melt on top. Serve and enjoy!
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 337kcal
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Please note that my nutrition label is approximate and has slight rounding.
