# Protein pasta with turkey marinara

Protein pasta with turkey marinara: 551 kcal and 45 g protein per serving.

Updated 2026-10-24 · data v2026-10-23.1

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| kcal | 551 |
| Protein | 45 g |
| Carbs | 41 g |
| Fat | 23 g |
| Cost | $3.09 (est.) |
| Prep | 8 min |
| Cook | 15 min |
| Total | 23 min |
| Effort | Fast (Effort: 1 of 3) |

Gluten-free if your protein pasta and marinara are labeled gluten-free.

## Ingredients

- [Protein pasta, dry (chickpea)](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/protein-pasta-dry): 2.1 oz (59 g)
- [Ground turkey 93/7, cooked](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/ground-turkey-93-7-cooked): 4 oz (110 g)
- [Marinara, jarred](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/marinara): 0.33 cup (90 g)
- [Extra virgin olive oil](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/extra-virgin-olive-oil): 1 tsp (5 g)

## Steps

1. Boil the pasta in salted water until tender.
2. Brown the turkey in oil.
3. Stir in marinara and simmer a few minutes.
4. Toss with the drained pasta.

Not medical advice.

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Cite as: Protein pasta with turkey marinara, Macro Friendly Meals, https://macrofriendlymeals.com/recipes/protein-pasta-meat-sauce-fast (updated 2026-10-24).