This Low Calorie Pasta is just 161 calories per serving, and they are big servings too! I like to make this skinny pasta recipe with my favorite low calorie pasta brand, but I have supplied protein pasta options below for those who are more concerned with carbs than calories. Plus there are protein add-ins, meal prep directions, and more below.

Everything You’ll Need

1 box Fiber Gourmet Pasta (more options below!)
2 cups Homemade Marinara Sauce
1 cup low fat mozzarella cheese
4 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)

Low Calorie High Protein Pasta Casserole

Low Calorie Pasta Protein Boosts and Ingredient Swaps

Protein Pasta – If you are more carb conscience than calorie conscience, Banza Protein Pasta is a better choice for you. It’s made with chickpeas and is packed with plant based protein.
Add Protein – I like to make my low calorie meatballs or Italian turkey sausage in the homemade marinara sauce (just add in and the sauce does all the cooking!) then I chop them up and add to the pasta dish below to boost protein. You can also add in diced chicken if you have some cooked and ready. It gives this recipe a chicken parm flavor.
Add Veggies – the sauce is homemade and veggie packed. But you could easily add more veggies! I recommend adding zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes or mushrooms. Just dice them up and add to the pasta with the first cup of marinara sauce. Then bake in the dish for a veggie packed pasta.
Gluten-Free Swap – use your favorite gluten-free pasta, or Banza Chickpea Protein Pasta.
Vegan Swap – the pasta and sauce are already vegan, just choose vegan cheese shreds for the topping.

Low Calorie Pasta Meal Prep and Storage

Individual Portions– Cook the recipe as directed, let cool completely, and cut into 4 portions. Scoop into meal prep containers and cover. Refrigerate for 4-5 days or freeze for 1 month. To reheat, microwave 2 minutes from defrosted, or 4-5 minutes from frozen. Or bake (defrost first) at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
Family Portion– Assemble the pasta, sauce and cheese as directed, but do not bake. Cool completely, then cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for up to a week or the freezer (I also like to put in a 2 gallon freezer bag to freeze) for a month. Defrost (if needed) and bake according to the directions.
Leftovers– Scoop into individual meal prep containers, freeze for up to a month or refrigerate for 4-5 days. To reheat, microwave 2 minutes from defrosted, or 4-5 minutes from frozen. Or bake (defrost first) at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Low Calorie High Protein Pasta Casserole Recipe

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Low Calorie Pasta (161 Calories)

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This low calorie pasta is just 161 calories per cup, thanks to Fiber Gourmet Pasta. You can purchase it online (link below) or find it at your local grocery store. And if you are looking for more pasta options, see above in the ingredient section.

I have also included some protein add-ins above in the ingredient section, should you want to boost the protein in this skinny pasta recipe.

Special Tip: I really do recommend making your own marinara sauce. It's so much yummier than store bought. But most importantly, it's 1/2 the calories and sugar than store bought.

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Prep Time 0

Cook Time 27

Total Time 27

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings servings

Calories 161 kcal

Equipment

9×9 baking dish
Large pot
Pasta strainer

Ingredients

1 box Fiber Gourmet Pasta
2 cups Homemade Marinara Sauce
1 cup low fat mozzarella cheese
4 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the directions o the box.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Drain the pasta and add back to the pot along with 1 cup of marinara sauce.
Toss the pasta in the marinara sauce until well coated.
Scoop into a 9×9 baking dish. Top with remaining marinara sauce, and then sprinkle over the cheese.
Bake for 30 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Top with chopped parsley.
Scoop and serve, each serving is 1 cup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 37.8gProtein: 14.5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 813mgPotassium: 304mgFiber: 16.1gSugar: 6.4gCalcium: 162mgIron: 1mg

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