Low Calorie High Protein Lemon Pasta

This Low Calorie High Protein Lemon Pasta is just 193 calories, and it has 24g of protein per serving! Best of all, the recipe is done from start to finish in just 20 minutes. I know you’ll love this healthy pasta recipe, it’s a favorite in my house.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 1 (8-oz box) protein pasta (I used Pete’s Pasta – more options in recipe card)
• ½ tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves 
• 2 lemons
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• Salt and Pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)

Low Calorie High Protein Lemon Pasta

Healthy Lemon Pasta Meal Prep and Storage

Meal Prep: This recipe is so quick there is no real reason to meal prep. But you could make a double batch, enjoy dinner and after add the remaining portions into meal prep containers for busy nights or quick lunches.
Storage: Will hold in the fridge for 6 days.
Reheating: Microwave for 1-2 minutes. Or add to a skillet, along with 3 tablespoons water, and cook on low heat about 5 minutes.

Low Calorie High Protein Lemon Pasta Recipe

Low Calorie High Protein Lemon Pasta

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This Low Calorie High Protein Lemon Pasta is just 193 calories and has over 24 protein per serving!

There are two great pasta brands I recommend here: Pete's or Banza (for GF) you can click these links to learn more about them and how much protein each pasta has.

Special Tip: You can make this Vegan by swapping out the cheese with Nutritional Yeast.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings 3 servings

Calories 193 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• 1 (8-oz box) protein pasta (see notes above)
• ½ tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 2 lemons zested and juiced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
• ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley optional

SERVE WITH:

• Low Calorie Caesar Salad
• Low Calorie Spinach Salad
• Low Calorie "Copycat" Olive Garden Salad

Instructions

 

• Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the box, drain and set aside.
• To a large skillet, add the olive oil, garlic, lemon zest and red pepper flakes.
• Cook on medium heat, stirring often to avoid burning, until the garlic is fragrant and slightly softened (about 5 minutes).
• Lower the heat to low, add the cooked pasta and lemon juice and toss together.
• Turn off the heat, and remove from the burner. Add 2/3 of the cheese, mix together and taste the pasta, add any salt or pepper as needed and mix again.
• Serve topped with the remaining cheese and parsley.

Notes

Please note: Nutrition is based off using Pete’s Pasta, Banza will have a higher calorie count.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 24gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 38gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 214IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Keyword banza pasta, lemon pasta, low calorie high protein pasta, pete’s pasta

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Nutrition and Modifications for Lemon Pasta

Gluten Free Lemon Protein Pasta: Use Banza or your favorite GF Pasta.

Low Sodium Lemon Protein Pasta: Skip the salt all together as it was not included in the nutrition (the cheese is salty enough).

Low Carb Lemon Protein Pasta: Pete’s also does a low carb pasta, try the one out and let us know what you think.

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