Protein Pasta

This high protein pasta recipe features a seasoned meat sauce, a creamy cheese layer, and al dente pasta. It packs in over 40 grams of protein. Watch how I make this in my kitchen in the video below!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 35

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 279kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

14.5 ounces protein pasta uncooked, see notes
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1 large onion chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
24 ounces marinara sauce
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 large eggs
1/4 cup parsley finely chopped
1/2 cup Greek yogurt plain and non fat
1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
1 pound cottage cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish and set aside.
Cook the pasta as per package instructions. Once cooked, drain it and set aside.
In a medium pan, add the olive oil and place it over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes, until fragrant. Add the lean ground beef and break apart and cook until no longer pink. Add the marinara sauce and Italian seasonings and and cook until the sauce is warm. Remove from the heat.
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, fresh parsley, Greek yogurt, parmesan cheese and cottage cheese.
Add a thin layer of the meat sauce onto the base of the baking dish then add half the cooked pasta, then half the cottage cheese mixture, then a sprinkling of mozzarella cheese. Add the remaining half of the cooked pasta, followed by the remaining cottage cheese mix. Pour the remaining meat sauce all over the top, then the remaining mozzarella cheese.
Bake everything for 35-40 minutes, until the cheese has melted and golden brown in spots. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley and slice and serve.

Video

Notes

TO STORE: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 5 days.

TO FREEZE: Place the cooled protein pasta in an airtight container (or individual containers) and store it in the freezer for up to 6 months.

TO REHEAT: Microwave the pasta for 30-40 seconds or reheat in a preheated oven until warm.

Protein pasta brands

There are several popular brands of protein pasta, and their protein content ranges between 10 grams per serving to 23 grams per serving. Here are my favorite options-

Barilla Protein plus pasta. Comes in a variety of shapes, including penne, elbow, farfalle, and rotini. Each serving provides 10 grams of protein.
Banza protein pasta. Made from chickpea flour, this brand packs in 23 grams of protein per serving.
Modern table pasta. Made from lentils, each serving provides 20 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber.

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