Few things are as satisfying as diving fork-first into a bowl of saucy, al dente pasta. But what if it could be even more satisfying? Enter high protein pasta.
Remember, protein is an essential macronutrient that your body requires for myriad uses, like building and repairing muscle and producing hormones and enzymes to keep you functioning. Sure, it’s readily found in meat, seafood, tofu, dairy, eggs and even fruits and vegetables…but thanks to a host of new alternative pasta brands, you can also get your daily protein allowance from a heaping plate of penne (or rotini—whatever floats your boat).
According to the National Academy of Medicine, adults should aim for a daily minimum of 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, or about 7 grams for every 20 pounds. A 3.5-ounce serving of traditional wheat pasta will generally provide seven grams of protein, but pastas made from chickpeas, lentils, peas and even edamame offer a bit more. Here, ten high-protein pasta brands to try for dinner.
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2. Tolerant Organic Red Lentil Pasta (25g protein)
With 25 grams of protein per 3.5-ounce serving, this protein-packed pasta—made from red lentil flour—is a nutritional no-brainer. It’s also gluten-free, rich in iron and free of major allergens (like peanuts, tree nuts, soy, sesame, egg and dairy). Reviewers say it tastes mildly nutty like whole wheat pasta, but that the texture can be slightly dry.
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9. Barilla Protein+ Pasta (10g protein)
Barilla’s Protein+ line includes seven traditional pasta shapes meant to provide a “classic pasta taste” with the boost of added protein. This pasta is made with a blend of golden wheat and protein from lentils, chickpeas and peas, and has 10 grams of protein per 2-ounce serving (up from 7 grams in the same size serving of regular pasta). TBH, the line is nutritionally more like regular, run-of-the-mill pasta than other options on our list, but if you’re looking for something that tastes traditional, it has the edge. (Also of note: The packaging claims it’s plant-based, but it is made on equipment that processes products with eggs.)
May 30, 2021 at 03:03AM
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