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Name: Creamy High-Protein Gluten-Free Turkey Pasta
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 200g ground turkey (about 7 oz, lean, 93% or higher); 75g dry gluten-free pasta (such as brown rice or chickpea pasta, about 2.6 oz); 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup baby spinach; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp dried Italian herbs; Salt and pepper, to taste; Chopped fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)

Creamy High-Protein Gluten-Free Turkey Pasta

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This high-protein, gluten-free pasta dish is a powerhouse meal perfect for anyone looking to hit big nutrition goals without sacrificing flavor. Lean ground turkey brings the protein punch, while a creamy cottage cheese and parmesan sauce keeps things rich and satisfying—without heavy cream. Chickpea or brown rice pasta delivers classic pasta comfort, and a handful of spinach sneaks in some greens. Ready in about 30 minutes, it’s a weeknight-friendly dinner that feels indulgent but keeps you on track. The best part? It’s all done in one pan for easy cleanup and maximum flavor melding.

Ingredients

Instructions

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the gluten-free pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain.
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs, and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
Reduce heat to low. Add cooked pasta, baby spinach, cottage cheese, and half the parmesan to the skillet with the turkey. Stir to combine, adding reserved pasta water a splash at a time to create a creamy sauce.
Cook, stirring, until spinach is wilted and the sauce is smooth and coats the pasta (about 2-3 minutes). Taste and adjust seasoning.
Plate, sprinkle with remaining parmesan and fresh herbs if using. Serve immediately.