High-Protein Pasta Recipes | 5 Delicious Ideas

These high-protein pasta recipes will have you coming back for seconds.  

Remember the days when pasta was impossible to get hold of? *shudders*

Thankfully, things seem to be completely back to normal in that respect, so we can go back to enjoying this ultimate comfort food with a renewed appreciation for just how good it is.

There’s no denying that a bowl of carbs can be a great way to boost your mood and we’re always on board with that. We’ve put together five simple & delicious high-protein pasta recipes for you to put to the test.

From a meaty mac n cheese, to a fajita chicken pasta bake — we’ve got something irresistible for you to dig into next dinnertime.

And who could ever say no to lasagna?

Made with quark and low-fat sausages, this delicious recipe is deceptively creamy considering each serving contains less than 6g of fat.

Cals: 415              Protein: 34g        Carbs: 48g           Fat: 5.8g

Recipe here.

So you're probably already a mac n cheese fan... but have you tried taking it to the next level with tangy BBQ pulled chicken? You really should. Right now.

Cals: 597              Protein: 37g        Carbs: 51g           Fat: 21g

Recipe here.

Lasagne is top tier pasta, no doubt about it, but the time it takes to make it can be slightly off-putting. Well, that was before. Now you have all the time in the world to spend in your kitchen creating this absolute delight...

Cals: 556              Protein: 46g        Carbs: 66g           Fat: 13g

Recipe here.

Looking for something a bit lighter? This incredible pasta salad is perfect for a lunch that's packed with flavour and will keep you full all day.

Cals: 485              Protein: 49g        Carbs: 30g           Fat: 20g

Recipe here.

This might just be the king of high-protein pasta recipes. Sizzling fajita chicken with softened peppers, all in a cheesy pasta bake… it’s the crossover we all needed in our lives, right?

Cals: 521              Protein: 28g        Carbs: 62g           Fat: 16g

Recipe here.

There you have it — five high-protein pasta recipes for you to dig into with the whole family!