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Protein Pasta Recipe

Don't let the name fool you, this creamy Protein Pasta is absolutely delicious, and you won't even know it's full of protein. It is so creamy and tasty, it is sure to become a family favorite recipe.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: low carb, pasta, protein pasta
Servings: 5
Calories: 426kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups penne pasta cooked
  • 1 pound ground turkey cooked
  • 2 cups pasta sauce
  • ½ cup low fat cottage cheese
  • ½ cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • 4 Tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Set the cooked pasta aside.
  • In a skillet, brown your ground turkey until it is cooked all the way through and there is no pink.
  • To your skillet or pan, add your pasta sauce, cottage cheese, plain Greek yogurt, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt.
  • Allow it to bubble and heat all the way through.
  • Serve the sauce and meat mixture over your penne pasta, and garnish with fresh shredded Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 962mg | Potassium: 771mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 507IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 3mg