Spicy venison pasta with vegetables

Spicy venison pasta with vegetables recipe videos

Spicy venison pasta with vegetables is a hearty, rustic dish that combines lean, gamey venison with pasta and a medley of vegetables in a spicy sauce. It typically features ingredients like ground or sliced venison, chili flakes or fresh chilies, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic, and herbs such as rosemary or thyme. The dish draws inspiration from European game cuisine, particularly from regions like Italy, Germany, or Eastern Europe, where venison is a traditional protein.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein due to the venison and moderate in carbohydrates from the pasta, with a balanced fat content depending on cooking method. It provides key nutrients like iron, zinc, B vitamins, and fiber from the vegetables, with a rough calorie ballpark of 450-550 kcal per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	480 kcal
Protein	35 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	6 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	650 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Zinc	6.2 mg
Potassium	520 mg
Vitamin A	320 IU
Vitamin C	25 mg
Vitamin B12	2.8 mcg
Niacin (B3)	8.5 mg
Phosphorus	280 mg

Per 1.5 cups (300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Venison is a lean, sustainable game meat that is lower in fat and higher in protein than many conventional meats, making it a nutritious choice. The combination of spicy elements with gamey flavors is a classic pairing in many culinary traditions, as spices can complement and balance the richness of wild meats.