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Rich in protein and iron, Turkish pasta classic with spicy sausage
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Pasta with sucuk (200 g) has 530 calories. That works out to 265 calories per 100 g. It contains 71 g of carbs, 18.4 g of protein, 18.2 g of fat and 4.6 g of fiber. Its 1.6 µg of B12 covers 67% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 200 g
530
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
71g
· 26% DV
Protein
18.4g
· 37% DV
Fat
18.2g
· 23% DV
Fiber
4.6g
· 16% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 14% · Fat 32%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 530 kcal | |
| Total fat | 18.2 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 6.4 g | 32% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 840 mg | 37% |
| Total carbohydrate | 71 g | 26% |
| Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% |
| Protein | 18.4 g | 37% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 530 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 265 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 100 g | 265 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 398 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 477 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 663 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 795 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 400 g | 1060 kcal |
| 2 serving (double) | 400 g | 1060 kcal |
| 1 pack (extra large) | 500 g | 1325 kcal |
Calculated from 265 calories per 100 g.
To make Pasta with sucuk, boil the pasta, then fry sliced sucuk in a pan until it releases its oils and browns. Toss in the drained pasta; add a splash of pasta water if you want the pieces and sauce to coat it evenly.
Sucuk is a seasoned, cured Turkish sausage, usually made with beef and flavored with garlic and spices. In Pasta with sucuk, it is sliced or diced and cooked before being mixed with the pasta.
Short shapes such as penne, fusilli, or farfalle work especially well in Pasta with sucuk because they hold the sausage pieces and sauce. Spaghetti also works; cut the sucuk small so it distributes through the strands.
Yes, cook the sucuk before mixing it into Pasta with sucuk. Frying brings out its flavor and renders some of its fat; then add the cooked pasta and toss everything together briefly.
Pasta with sucuk can be mildly or noticeably spicy, depending on the sucuk used. For a gentler dish, choose a less spicy sausage and skip extra chili flakes; a spoonful of yogurt on the side can soften the heat.
Yes, tomato sauce works well in Pasta with sucuk and balances the sausage’s rich, savory flavor. Use chopped tomatoes or a little tomato paste, and loosen the sauce with pasta water rather than adding more oil.
Make Pasta with sucuk less greasy by frying the sucuk in a nonstick pan without adding oil. If it releases more fat than you want, spoon some out before tossing in the pasta; pasta water can help bind the sauce.
Serve Pasta with sucuk alongside a crisp green salad or plain yogurt. Both bring freshness to the sausage’s bold, spiced flavor, and the yogurt offers a cooling contrast if the sucuk is hot.
Refrigerate Pasta with sucuk promptly in a covered container and eat it within a few days. Reheat only the portion you plan to serve, until it is steaming hot throughout; avoid leaving cooked pasta out for an extended time.
Pasta with sucuk is fine as an occasional meal, but sucuk is a salty processed meat, so it is better not to rely on it every day. For a lighter regular version, use less sucuk and add vegetables.
Vitamins
B12
1.6µg · 67% DV
B1
0.38mg · 32% DV
B3
4.2mg · 26% DV
B5
1.2mg · 24% DV
Minerals
Sodium
840mg · 37% DV
Selenium
16µg · 29% DV
Phosphorus
180mg · 26% DV
Zinc
2.2mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
360mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 530 calories in 1 serving (medium) (200 g):
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Pasta with sucuk is a simple Turkish-style dish of cooked pasta tossed with sucuk, a boldly seasoned Turkish sausage flavoured with spices such as garlic and cumin. Some home cooks add tomato paste or tomatoes, while others let the sausage season the pasta on its own; there is no single fixed recipe.
The sausage brings a savoury, gently spicy richness that contrasts with the soft pasta. In Turkey it is commonly served as an easy lunch or dinner, often with yoghurt or a crisp salad, and it is just as straightforward to make in a home kitchen abroad. The pasta supplies carbohydrates, while sucuk contributes protein. For a less rich version, use a modest amount of sausage and add vegetables such as peppers or tomatoes.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
6.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.4g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.