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Easy Pesto Fat Free Ricotta Pasta

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 Simple, fresh, and higher protein!



Elevate your pasta game with our Lower Calorie High Protein Pesto Pasta featuring fat-free ricotta and protein pasta! This deliciously creamy dish delivers maximum flavor with minimal calories, perfect for fitness enthusiasts and health-conscious foodies.


Why You'll Love It:

  • Protein-Packed: Combines protein pasta with fat-free ricotta for a nutritious meal

  • Low-Calorie Comfort: Enjoy a guilt-free version of your favorite pasta dish

  • Quick and Easy: Ready in under 20 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights


Perfect for Any Occasion:

Whether you're meal prepping or craving a satisfying dinner, this high-protein pesto pasta will become your new go-to recipe. Indulge in a creamy, flavorful meal that supports your health and fitness goals!


Easy Pesto Fat Free Ricotta Pasta


Serving: 8 Prepping Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes

 

INGREDIENTS


  • â…” cup fresh pesto plus more for drizzling

  • 1 cup fat fat ricotta

  • 1 lb high protein pasta

  • 2 teaspoon lemon zest (from one lemon)

  • red pepper flakes optional, to season

  • ½ – 1 cup reserved pasta water

  • Grilled chicken (optional) for extra protein


DIRECTIONS:

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and put the pasta back in the pot.

  2. Mix the pesto, ricotta, and lemon zest together in a food processor or whisk together by hand. Add the pesto ricotta lemon mixture into the pot along with the reserved pasta water and stir vigorously until fully combined and all the noodles are coated.

  3. Plate, and add any additional pesto, red pepper flakes, or a drizzle of good olive oil. Enjoy! Top with grilled chicken for extra protein!


MACROS PER SERVING (without grilled chicken)

 

309 calories -------- 14 grams of protein ---------- 39 grams of carbs -------- 11 g fat

Please note that these are estimated nutrition values



Check out my Instagram to see the video of putting it together:

@healthandhopenutrition





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