10 Plant-Based High-Protein Pasta Recipes

Everybody likes pasta. It’s simple to make, delicious, and filling. For those looking to boost their pasta dishes with some plant-based protein, then this is the list for you. Enjoy!

1. Plant Protein Pasta Salad Bowl

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This Plant Protein Pasta Salad Bowl by Zuzana Fajkusova and Nikki Lefler is easily one of the quickest and tastiest meals you will pull off all week – swapping the traditional thick sauce gluten pasta dish for a lighter and super nourishing weeknight meal.

2. Protein Pasta Chips

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These Protein Pasta Chips by Tara Weir are a high-protein gluten-free spin on the viral TikTok pasta chips. They’re wonderfully crunchy, super easy to make, and bizarrely addictive.

3. Veggie Protein Pasta

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This Veggie Protein Pasta by Maria Koutsogiannis is fabulous, flavorsome, and easy to follow. It takes you 10 minutes to prep your ingredients, 35 minutes to make, and probably nothing short of a minute to inhale. This dish is exceptional because it packs so many vegetables, spices, and protein all in one dish. It is perfect if you are in a hurry but are still looking to eat something full-bodied, creamy, and cultured. You could quickly turn this sauce into the perfect meal, pop it into containers, and freeze it for meal prep!

4. High-Protein Creamy Tofu and Avocado Pasta

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The creamy sauce is made of avocado blended with tofu, garlic, basil, and lemon juice for a high-protein choice. If you want even more protein, you can always add roasted chickpeas. This High-Protein Creamy Tofu and Avocado Pasta by Caroline Doucet is spectacular!

5. Spring Pea and Arugula Pasta Salad

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This Spring Pea and Arugula Pasta Salad by Caroline Doucet is the very definition of a spring recipe. It’s packed with peas, arugula, feta, and a light lemon vinaigrette. It’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, a family bbq, or just a light lunch. Add chickpeas for a protein boost.

6. Pasta and White Beans with Spinach-Walnut Pesto

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When you add spinach, walnut, and a few hemp seeds to your pesto, the protein content soars. Use wholegrain or bean pasta and add some white beans, and you have a delicious and satisfying meal rich in plant protein. Leftover pesto can be stored in a small tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. You have to try this Pasta and White Beans with Spinach-Walnut Pesto by Robin Robertson.

7. Creamy Red Lentil Pasta

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This Creamy Red Lentil Pasta by Stefani Weiss is a great protein-packed, nutritious Low FODMAP vegan recipe! It’s so simple and tasty!

8. Zucchini-Chickpea ‘Meatballs’ With Marinara and Pasta

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These Zucchini-Chickpea ‘Meatballs’ With Marinara and Pasta by Amanda Froelich are rich in protein, high in fiber, and anti-inflammatory.

9. Lasagne Al Ragout

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Classic lasagne with meaty ragout is reinvented in this recipe of the Italian classic. Savory, protein-packed ragout is layered in between slices of soft pasta sheets and then topped with a creamy, cashew béchamel cream. While this Lasagne Al Ragout by Stefania D’Alessandro is incredibly tasty as is, feel free to add some greens into the mix using spinach or basil.

10. Sausage Pesto Pasta Bake

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A hearty pasta recipe for a satisfying dinner. This Sausage Pesto Pasta Bake by Hayley Canning will have everybody coming back for more. Pasta is mixed with vegan sausage, tomato sauce, and onion, then topped with pesto and vegan cheese! Once it comes out of the oven, you won’t want to wait for your guests to arrive or for dinner to start.

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