By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026

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Persian-Style Spaghetti (Makaroni)

Serves 4

317 cal · 20 min

Persian-Style Spaghetti (Makaroni)

Recipe GLPR523e86b89d526e

3.8(1)
Main Course
20 min
317 cal
Servings: 4
Stovetop
SNAP eligible

A wholesome Persian-inspired spaghetti dish featuring plant-based ground soy protein combined with tender pasta and fresh herbs. This quick, savory main course comes together in under 20 minutes and celebrates authentic Middle Eastern flavors with minimal ingredients.

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Ingredients

12 oz Spaghetti pasta

3 gram Ground soy protein

2 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped

Water for cooking

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente, approximately 9-10 minutes. Drain well and set aside.

  2. While pasta cooks, prepare the soy protein according to package instructions (typically reconstituting with hot water if needed) to create a ground meat-like texture.

  3. In a skillet over medium heat, warm the prepared soy protein for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until heated through.

  4. Combine the cooked spaghetti with the warm soy protein in the skillet, tossing gently to mix.

  5. Stir in the fresh chopped parsley and mix until evenly distributed throughout the dish.

  6. Divide into 4 servings and serve warm immediately.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff3.75

This is a real weeknight option at Charlotte grocers, but the stated time ignores boiling pasta water and cooking the spaghetti itself—plan for closer to 25–30 minutes total. Soy protein (likely textured vegetable protein) will need a special stop at Harris Teeter's natural foods aisle or ALDI, which adds real friction to a weeknight. Cost per serving runs $0.80–1.20, driven mostly by the spaghetti and fresh parsley; the soy protein is cheap but the detour makes it a second-trip dish. This is a forgiving, low-fuss vegetarian meal that reheats decently and doesn't demand constant attention, but budget the extra stop and the honest prep time before you commit.

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