Say yes to the Parmesan cheese.
Toss in some veggies that are on their last legs and you’ve really got yourself a balanced meal.
Keep reading to find out more about how you might easily add some protein to your favoritepasta dishes.
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The protein bump isn’t as impressive as the aforementioned options, but it’s still a boost!
For a fish that’s a bit less … fishy, give shrimp a try.
The hearty crustaceans pair especially well with apesto sauceor basic garlic and olive oil, likein this recipe.
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The crumbled goat cheese garnish gives this dish another small (but tasty!)
For more veggies that make great pasta companions, check out this list of high-protein vegetables.
Give the traditionalpasta carbonaraa try.
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This way, you’ve got the option to control exactly what goes into the savory green sauce.
And if you like peanut noodles, go ahead and experiment withother high-protein nut and seed butterstoo.
Almond butter is also high in protein, and coats noodles just as well.
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