High Protein Lemon Pepper Pasta (5 Ingredients)

Cooked pasta in a creamy white sauce, garnished with black pepper and lemon slices, served in a pan with a spoon.

4.39 from 13 ratings

High Protein Lemon Pepper Pasta (5 Ingredients)

This creamy lemon pepper pasta tastes indulgent but packs 30+ grams of protein and comes together in just 15 minutes. A zesty, high-protein dinner that feels café-worthy!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: American, Italian

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Keyword: creamy chickpea pasta, lemon pepper pasta, lemon pepper protein pasta

Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian

Occasion: 4th of July, Birthdays, Valentine's Day

Time: 15 minutes or less, 30 minutes or less, 45 minutes or less

Servings: servings

Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
1 Tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
½ tsp salt
½ tsp mustard powder
8 oz Banza Chickpea Cavatappi Pasta

Instructions

Sauce: Blend 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese, 1 Tbsp lemon pepper seasoning, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp mustard powder until smooth and creamy.
Pasta: Cook 8 oz Banza Chickpea Cavatappi Pasta in salted water according to instructions on the package. Strain and rinse briefly once cooked.
Assemble: Add sauce to a large pot or pan and gently heat over low (too high and your cottage cheese sauce may split) for a few minutes until warm. Stir in cooked pasta and serve, optionally garnished with lemon zest or slices.

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Notes

Storage: You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Reheat on the stove or microwave with a splash of milk or water to loosen the cottage cheese pasta sauce again.

Can I use regular pasta? Yes! The protein content will be lower, but the flavor’s still great. If you go that route, pair it with a side like tofu, tempeh, or a veggie-loaded salad.

What do I do if my sauce feels too thick? Add a splash of reserved pasta water (or any milk) and stir it in while warming the sauce.

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