High-Protein Pasta Recipes to Keep You Full
Pasta gets a bad rap for leaving you hungry an hour later. Add protein and it becomes a meal that actually holds you over. These recipes build in chicken, beans, lentils, tuna, eggs and more — often using pre-cooked shortcuts so dinner still lands in about 20 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
How do you add protein to pasta?
Stir in beans, lentils, canned tuna, an egg, or pre-cooked chicken or sausage. Each recipe here is built around one of those so you don’t have to guess on amounts.
What is a high-protein vegetarian pasta?
Chickpea and spinach pasta, white bean and garlic pasta, and lentil and tomato pasta all pack protein without any meat.