Healthy High-Protein Spaghetti with Lupini Pasta

 

If you think spaghetti has to be a guilty pleasure, think again. This recipe transforms your favorite comfort food into a high-protein, gut-friendly meal that fuels your body and satisfies every craving — without the bloat or sugar crash. Using 96% lean ground beef, a homemade roasted tomato sauce, and Lupini bean pasta, this dish delivers rich Italian flavor with none of the heaviness. It’s real food, made simple — and you won’t believe how good it tastes.  (And as a bonus, I turned it into 6 lunches, and freeze a few if you desire...I don't like to share ;)

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🧾 Ingredients

For the Beef Mixture:

   •   1 pound 96% lean ground beef

   •   1 chopped onion

   •   1 tablespoon chopped garlic

   •   Dash of cayenne pepper (optional for heat)

   •   1 cup sliced mushrooms (cooked or add raw to skillet)

For the Sauce:

   •   5–6 ripe tomatoes, diced

   •   1 chopped onion

   •   2 diced carrots

   •   1 diced jalapeño

   •   1 tablespoon garlic

   •   1 tablespoon olive oil

   •   Chicken broth (to thin, as needed)

   •   Fresh basil leaves (optional)

For the Pasta:

   •   1 (8 oz) box Lupini Bean Spaghetti

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🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the Beef Mixture

In a large skillet, add the 96% lean ground beef, chopped onion, garlic, and a dash of cayenne.

Cook over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onions are soft — no draining necessary when using lean beef.

Stir in the mushrooms and cook another 2–3 minutes until tender.

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2. Roast and Blend the Sauce

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

On a baking sheet, toss together the diced tomatoes, onion, carrots, jalapeño, garlic, and olive oil.

Roast for 1 hour, until vegetables are soft and slightly caramelized.

Transfer everything to a blender and blend until smooth.

Add chicken broth a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.

Blend in fresh basil leaves for extra flavor if desired.

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3. Cook the Pasta

Prepare the Lupini bean spaghetti according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.

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4. Combine and Serve

Pour the homemade sauce into the skillet with the beef mixture and simmer for a few minutes to marry the flavors.

Toss with the cooked pasta until evenly coated.

Serve hot, garnish with basil, and enjoy your high-protein, blood-sugar-friendly spaghetti that tastes as comforting as the classic — but leaves you feeling amazing.

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🌿 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

   •   High in protein, low in carbs — thanks to lean beef and Lupini bean pasta.

   •   Gut-friendly ingredients — no added sugars or preservatives.

   •   No draining, no guilt — simple cleanup, clean eating.

   •   Packed with real flavor — roasted veggies make the sauce rich and naturally sweet.