Instant Pot Ground Turkey Protein Pasta
One-pot turkey Bolognese pasta cooked entirely in the Instant Pot. Simple to make with 38g protein and just 20 minutes total.
PROTEIN 38g
CALORIES 440
P:E RATIO 0.7
TIME 15m
YIELD 6
P:E 0.7
ELITE DENSITY INVENTORY LIST
ORIGINAL
VEGAN SWAP
2 lbs ground turkey 38G PROTEIN
1 lb penne pasta CARB BASE
1 jar marinara sauce (24 oz) FLAVOR
2 cups water FLAVOR
1 tsp Italian seasoning FLAVOR
1/2 tsp garlic powder FLAVOR
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella FLAVOR
Fresh basil for garnish FLAVOR
MEAL PREP LOGISTICS
- Storage: Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Batching: The pasta cooks in the sauce, absorbing all the flavor.
- Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes. Add a splash of water if pasta dried out.
EXECUTION STEPS
01
HIGH HEAT SEAR
Set Instant Pot to SAUTÉ. Brown turkey, breaking into crumbles. Drain excess fat.
02
THE MACRO PREP
Add pasta, marinara sauce, water, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Stir well.
03
HIGH HEAT SEAR
Seal lid. Cook on HIGH pressure for 5 minutes. Quick release.
04
THE ASSEMBLY
Stir well — pasta will continue absorbing sauce as it sits.
05
STEP 5
Top with mozzarella and basil.
PRIMARY CATEGORY
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FULL EXECUTION PLANS
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servings
- 2 lbs ground turkey
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 1 jar marinara sauce (24 oz)
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- Fresh basil for garnish