# Garlic-spinach meat sauce pasta

Garlic-spinach meat sauce pasta: 534 kcal and 42 g protein per serving. Estimates only.

Updated 2026-10-08 - data v2026-10-08.2

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| kcal | 534 |
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 21 g |
| Cost | $3.93 (est.) |
| Prep | 12 min |
| Cook | 18 min |
| Total | 30 min |

## Ingredients

- [Protein pasta, dry (chickpea/lentil)](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/protein-pasta-dry): 2.1 oz (60 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.

Estimates only. Not medical advice.

Canonical: https://macrofriendlymeals.com/recipes/protein-pasta-meat-sauce-l2

Cite as: Macro Friendly Meals, "Garlic-spinach meat sauce pasta", https://macrofriendlymeals.com/recipes/protein-pasta-meat-sauce-l2, data v2026-10-08.2.