Low Calorie High Protein Lemon Pasta

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

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings servings

Calories 193 kcal

Ingredients

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

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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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