One Pot Pasta

Sep 30, 2025
2 min read

This viral one-pot pasta recipe is favored for its simplicity: minimal cleanup, nutritious, and provides meals for up to five days! That is because everything is made in one pot!

What I love most about this recipe is that it's packed with a variety of vegetables, providing a wide range of essential micronutrients that are beneficial for overall health. The colorful assortment not only makes the dish visually appealing but also ensures that you're getting a good mix of vitamins and minerals. Additionally, it's high in protein, which is crucial for muscle maintenance and repair, especially if you're active. The combination of protein and fiber from the vegetables makes it very filling, helping to curb hunger and reduce the likelihood of snacking on less nutritious options. This makes it an ideal recipe if you're in a fat loss phase, as it supports your nutritional needs while keeping you satisfied!

One - Pot Pasta

Ingredients

(serves 6)

1.5 lbs of ground turkey

1 can of tomato sauce

1 can of diced tomatoes

10 oz Barilla Protein pasta

2 orange or red bell peppers, chopped

1 medium red onion, chopped

2 garlic gloves, minced

3 cups of fresh spinach

2 tbs chicken boullion

2 tbs Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

grated Parmesan (optional)

Directions:

Heat olive oil in a large stock pot and brown ground turkey.
Add bell peppers, onions, and garlic; cook until softened.
Stir in diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, vegetable bouillon, and tomato sauce (with added water). Season with salt and pepper.
Add pasta, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes until pasta is done. Incorporate spinach until wilted, then season to taste.

Serve warm, topped with parmesan if desired. Yumm!

Nutrition for 1/6th serving: 410 calories, 38gm protein, and 41gm of carbohydrates, 10gm of Fat

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