higher protein million dollar spaghetti
I’ve seen the “Million Dollar Spaghetti” recipe allll over social media and it looked SO GOOD. So I had to make my own version with a high protein twist!
This comforting classic gets a nutritious upgrade with lean ground turkey, chickpea spaghetti, and creamy cottage cheese for a protein-packed, indulgent meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor. It also makes HUGE servings and reheats well, so it’s great for meal prep!
SERVES 6; MACROS: 36g p / 37g c / 17g f & 439 cals
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My Our Place Always Pan — love this for cooking ground beef, turkey, etc
My veggie chopper — the BEST invention!
Ingredients:
8 ounces chickpea spaghetti
28 ounces pasta sauce
1 medium white onion, finely diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground turkey
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup low fat cottage cheese, blended
1/4 whipped cream cheese
1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
1/4 cup ground parmesan cheese
1.5 cups shredded mozzarella, divided
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Cook the 8 ounces chickpea spaghetti according to package directions until just cooked to al dente. Drain well.
Cook ground turkey, onion, seasonings, and garlic on stovetop, in frying pan until everything is cooked through.
Add in 1/2 of the pasta sauce to turkey mixture.
Remove from heat.
In a bowl combine the blended cottage cheese, whipped cream cheese, and greek yogurt. Stir until well combined.
In a greased 11×13 baking dish, add in your cooked pasta, a layer of sauce, the cottage cheese mixture layer, the ground turkey mixture, and then the rest of the sauce. Then top with your shredded cheese and parmesan cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes (uncovered), then turn up to broil until it begins to bubble and brown a little (watch it closely!!)
Enjoy! Serve with a green veggie for a well balanced meal.
