Simple Spaghetti | Part of the High Protein, Low-Fat, Low-Cal Series

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If you're looking for a quick, hearty plant-based dinner that’s blood sugar-friendly, high in protein, and low in fat and calories—this simple spaghetti recipe has you covered. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and picky eaters alike, and it only takes a few staple ingredients to pull together.

This recipe is part of an upcoming series of meals I'm sharing to support balanced blood sugar, steady energy, and long-term weight management. Over the next few posts, I’ll be highlighting recipes and full days of meals that follow this approach—and stay tuned for a complete 2-week meal guide filled with simple, satisfying ideas you can use again and again.

Simple Spaghetti (Plant-Based, High Protein)

Ingredients:

• 1 package Barilla Protein+ Spaghetti

• 1 jar Great Value Traditional Pasta Sauce

• 1 block extra-firm tofu, drained

• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

Instructions:

1. Crumble the tofu into a medium saucepan over medium heat.

2. Pour the entire jar of pasta sauce over the tofu and stir to combine.

3. Let the sauce and tofu mixture simmer gently while the pasta cooks.

4. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain well.

5. Transfer the cooked pasta into a 9x13-inch baking dish (to facilitate easy portioning).

6. Pour the warmed tofu and sauce mixture over the pasta.

7. Sprinkle the nutritional yeast evenly across the top.

8. Serve warm. (Option: add 1/2 cup peas and a fruit for a complete meal.)

   
   

This simple dish delivers a satisfying balance of complex carbs, plant-based protein, and fiber—without spiking your blood sugar or requiring hours in the kitchen. The Barilla Protein+ pasta boosts the protein content, while the tofu adds a creamy, satisfying texture that mimics ricotta or ground meat without the fat. Nutritional yeast finishes it off with a hint of cheesy flavor.

Stay tuned as I share more easy recipes like this one—plus a full 2-week guide with meal prep tips, shopping lists, and ideas for plant-based meals that work for weight loss, blood sugar control, and overall health.

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