# Garlic-spinach meat sauce pasta

Garlic-spinach meat sauce pasta: 545 kcal and 44 g protein per serving.

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

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| kcal | 545 |
| Protein | 44 g |
| Carbs | 41 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Cost | $3.84 (est.) |
| Prep | 12 min |
| Cook | 18 min |
| Total | 30 min |
| Effort | Flavorful (Effort: 2 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): 1.9 oz (54 g)
- [Ground beef 90/10, cooked](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/ground-beef-90-10-cooked): 3.5 oz (100 g)
- [Marinara, jarred](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/marinara): 0.33 cup (80 g)
- [Spinach](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/spinach): 2 handfuls (50 g)
- [Garlic](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/garlic): 2 cloves (6 g)
- [Fresh herbs (dill/parsley/cilantro)](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/fresh-herbs): 2 tbsp (5 g)
- [Extra virgin olive oil](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/extra-virgin-olive-oil): 1 tsp (5 g)

## Steps

1. Boil the pasta.
2. Brown the beef with garlic in oil.
3. Add marinara and spinach and simmer until the spinach wilts.
4. Toss with pasta and herbs.

Not medical advice.

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Cite as: Garlic-spinach meat sauce pasta, Macro Friendly Meals, https://macrofriendlymeals.com/recipes/protein-pasta-meat-sauce-flavorful (updated 2026-10-24).