There's no denying that carbs can lift your mood, and we think that's a good thing. We've rounded up quick and delicious high protein, low fat pasta recipes for you to try. You'll discover healthy pasta with simple ingredients that's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Getting dinner on the table after a long day at work can be quite a challenge and that's why we're obsessed with one-pot meals. They're quick, easy, and usually only require a few ingredients.
Prepare healthy pasta dishes: pasta with shrimp
This is a delicious one pot dish for people who like to eat shrimp and want to stay fit.
Ingredients:
- Olive oil spray
- 2 1/2 tbsp finely chopped garlic
- 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
- 400 g Zucchini
- 500 g pasta (spelled pasta, gluten-free pasta)
- 350 g Shrimp
- 60 ml lemon juice 100%
- 1 pinch of salt
To garnish (if desired):
- 5 – 6 Cherry tomatoes
- Herbs
Preparation:
- Spray a large, nonstick skillet with olive oil spray and place on the stove over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and stir-fry until it turns a deep, golden brown color. Also add a pinch of red pepper flakes and the zucchini and stir-fry until the zucchini is heated through and soft, about 2 minutes. Then add the noodles and shrimp and let the excess water evaporate while stirring.
- When the water has evaporated, add the lemon juice and turn off the stove. Finally, season the low-fat pasta with salt and divide it evenly across four plates. You canthe delicious, simple dishesGarnish with cherry tomatoes and herbs and serve.
Quick high protein lasagne – fitness recipe
Lasagna is undoubtedly a top-notch pasta, but the time it takes to prepare it can be a little daunting. If you're craving lasagna, give it a trywith this healthy,juicy and quick lasagna. You will receive 4 easy servings. This pasta is the ultimate protein-packed meal when you're craving your favorite meal.
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp Coconut beer
- 1 white onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 350 g minced turkey meat
- 600g chopped tomatoes
- 300 g lasagna sheets
- 1 Zucchini
- 1 teaspoon sea salt and black pepper
- 400 g of cottage cheese
- 3 egg whites
- 100 g low-fat cheese (grated)
Preparation:
- Heat the coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, then add the garlic and fry for another 2 minutes.
- Next, add the ground turkey and break it up with a spatula, then let it fry for 3 – 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the oregano, ½ teaspoon salt and pepper as well as the tomatoes and simmer on a low heat for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the cottage cheese and egg whites in a bowl with a fork and the remaining salt and pepper. Set the mixture aside. Preheat the oven to 200 °C or 180 °C for fan circulation.
- Now prepare the zucchini and the lasagne sheets. Using a vegetable peeler, cut the zucchini lengthwise into long slices. Wash the lasagna sheets in a colander under cold water.
- Once the ground turkey is ready, the lasagna can be prepared. Start with a layer of zucchini slices. Then the minced meat, cheese sauce, lasagne sheets and zucchini alternate. Finish with a layer of lasagne, then pour the cheese sauce over it and sprinkle with low-fat cheese. Bake the lasagne with foil for 15 minutes, then remove the foil, increase the heat by 20°C and bake for another 20 minutes. You can serve the healthy pasta with your favorite salad or vegetables and store it in the fridge for three days.
Making Healthy Pasta: Low Fat One Pot Recipe
The healthy one pot pasta recipe isa simple mealfor hectic weekends or evenings. It's a nutritious, low-prep meal that's ready quickly.
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 350 g fusilli, gluten-free and uncooked
- 1 large head broccoli, shredded
- 400 g Mushrooms
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 350 ml pasta sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 100 g fresh baby spinach
- Parmesan cheese for sprinkling
Preparation:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and fry until translucent. Sauté the garlic briefly until it smells fragrant.
- Add the remaining ingredients, from the noodles to the red pepper flakes, and stir until combined. Cover the ingredients with a lid and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed, 15-20 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and add the bag of spinach. Stir the ingredients and cover with a lid. Then let them steep for 5 minutes and stir again. By this point most of the liquid should have been absorbed. You can sprinkle the pasta with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
