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.
It's readily found in meat, tofu, dairy, eggs & even fruits & vegetables. But thanks to a host of new alternative pasta brands, you can also get your daily protein allowance from a plate of penne.
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The only bean edamame pasta (44G Protein)
Edamame is the protein-rich vegetable behind this gluten-free pasta, which also boasts 19gs of fiber in each 3.5-ounce serving.
THE ONLY BEAN
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TOLERANT ORGANIC RED LENTIL PASTA (25G PROTEIN)
AMAZON
This protein-packed pasta-made from red lentil flour-is gluten-free rich in iron and free of major allergens.
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CHICKAPEA + GREENS (24G PROTEIN)
CHICKAPEA
Yes, the 24 grams of protein are great, but you also get two full servings of vegetables per 3.5-ounce serving of Chickapea + Greens.
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ANCIENT HARVEST PROTEIN PASTA (25G PROTEIN)
ANCIENT HARVEST
A blend of lentil & quinoa flours are behind this pasta. Each serving is also high in potassium, iron, & fiber to keep you satisfied.
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BANZA CHICKPEA PASTA (22G PROTEIN)
BANZA
Banza is a popular alt-pasta option because it's gluten-free, but it also happens to be one of the highest in protein on the market.
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MODERN TABLE LENTIL PASTA (21G PROTEIN)
AMAZON
This pasta is made from lentils, rice and pea protein, which help it cook up more like traditional pasta than other lentil-only varieties.
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ZENB PASTA (17G PROTEIN)
ZENB
Made from whole yellow peas, which are a type of legume (like lentils), ZENB pasta also contains 11gs of filling fiber in each serving.
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BARILLA RED LENTIL PASTA (13G PROTEIN)
BARILLA
This pasta is gluten-free & vegan-friendly, plus each 2-ounce serving contains 13 grams of protein.
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BARILLA PROTEIN+PASTA (10G PROTEIN)
BARILLA
Barilla's Protein + line (made with golden wheat & lentils) includes 7 traditional pasta shapes that aim to provide a "classic pasta taste."
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SFOGLINI HEMP RIGATONI (8G PROTEIN)
SFOGLINI
This New York-based pasta brand is known for its inventive flavors and shapes, and this hemp pasta just happens to have a nutritional advantage too.