Turkey Sausage Pasta Skillet
This Turkey Sausage Pasta Skillet delivers 34g protein and 480 calories per serving across 8 portions. Quick stovetop cook makes it ideal for mid-week refills when your Sunday prep is running low. Stretch your protein budget across multiple servings without repeating the same meal format.
Ingredients
- •24 oz Turkey Breakfast Sausage
Lean turkey breakfast sausage. Jennie-O or Jimmy Dean Turkey are common.
- •1 Mexican Blend Cheese(227g)
Pre-shredded Mexican blend cheese. Any store brand works.
- •200 g Yellow Onion
- •1 Rotini Pasta(454g)
- •8 oz Canned Diced Tomatoes
- •24 oz Low Sodium Beef Broth
- •1 tsp Yellow Onion
- •1 tbsp Garlic
Instructions
- 1Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2Brown the sliced kielbasa with a chopped onion.
- 3Add the minced garlic, uncooked pasta, beef broth, and the can of tomato sauce to the skillet.
- 4Season with pepper, paprika, oregano, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir everything together well. Bring to a quick boil and then turn the heat down to medium-low. Be sure the skillet is bubbling well before turning the heat down.
- 5Cover with a lid and cook for about 12-15 minutes.
- 6Once the pasta is cooked add the shredded cheese and milk. Stir everything together well and top with dried parsley before serving if you want to.
Nutrition — Per Serving
480
calories
34g
protein
19g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 47g
8 servings per batch
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Turkey Sausage Pasta Skillet have per serving?
Each serving delivers 34g of protein and 480 calories with 19g fat and 47g carbs. The macro split makes this a balanced meal that works across different training phases.
How long does Turkey Sausage Pasta Skillet take to make?
Total prep time is quick, and this recipe batch-preps 8 servings at once, making it efficient for multi-day meal prep. One stovetop session yields nearly two weeks of lunch or dinner portions.
Is Turkey Sausage Pasta Skillet good for muscle gain?
At 34g protein and 480 calories per serving, combined with 47g carbs, this skillet supports muscle gain by providing adequate protein and carbohydrates for recovery and energy. The single-pan format makes it practical for consistent meal prep.
