Description
A muscle-building dish featuring lean ground turkey and high-protein pasta, perfect for fueling workouts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey (93% lean)
- 12 oz high-protein pasta (e.g., chickpea or lentil)
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes, low-sodium
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gear Up for Gains: Grab a skillet, a pot, a cutting board, a knife, and a spoon.
- Cook the Pasta: Fill a pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring it to a boil—cook pasta for 7-9 minutes until al dente, then drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add diced onion, and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft, then add minced garlic for 1 minute.
- Brown the Turkey: Add ground turkey, breaking it up as it cooks for 6-8 minutes until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Season the Meat: Sprinkle in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, stirring for 1 minute.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in crushed tomatoes, stir into turkey mix, and simmer for 10 minutes, adding reserved pasta water if too thick.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing until noodles are coated in sauce.
- Add the Cheese: Sprinkle Parmesan over the top, stir in for 1-2 minutes until melted.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve and Fuel Up: Serve in plates or meal prep containers. Enjoy hot or ready for the gym.
Notes
Store in airtight containers; refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Can customize with veggies or other proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: high-protein, pasta, ground turkey, healthy meal, muscle building