Pasta & Vodka Sauce w/ Spicy Sausage
Love pasta but feel like it’s holding you back from your health goals? This high-protein, lower-carb pasta dish does NOT compromise on flavor! This Protein Pasta with Homemade Vodka Sauce & Ground Pork is packed with protein, creamy richness, and a little heat for the perfect bite. Using Kaizen low-carb protein pasta, a creamy tomato vodka sauce, and seasoned ground pork, this dish will leave you satisfied while keeping your macros in check.
Protein Pasta with Creamy Vodka Sauce
Ingredients – Protein Pasta
- 1 pack Kaizen low-carb pasta (or substitute noodles/zoodles)
- Salt to taste
Ingredients – Vodka Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion or shallot, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ⅔ cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup vodka (optional)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh grated parmesan (optional)
- Chopped basil (garnish)
Ingredients – Ground Pork
- 1 lb ground pork (or other protein)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, pepper, 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook Pork: Brown pork in olive oil, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Set aside.
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup water. Drain.
- Make Vodka Sauce: Sauté onion in olive oil. Add garlic. Stir in tomato paste and cook 2–3 min. Deglaze with vodka (if using). Lower heat, stir in cream, butter, seasoning.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta and pork to sauce. Add pasta water as needed to loosen.
- Serve: Garnish with parmesan and basil. Enjoy hot!
Nutrition
Per Serving:
Calories: 685 • Protein: 45g • Carbs: 16.5g • Fat: 50g
Calories: 685 • Protein: 45g • Carbs: 16.5g • Fat: 50g
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