30 Protein-Packed Pastas For An Easy, Healthy Dinner

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND SPINACH PASTA

Reserving some of the pasta cooking liquid to toss with the whole dish helps distribute the ingredients and loosen up the pasta without adding extra oil. Substitute whole wheat spaghettini for regular if desired.

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SPELT PASTA WITH CAULIFLOWER & HEMP SEED PESTO

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ZUCCHINI AND CHICKEN ALFREDO

This pasta dinner is a fast treat for cool or rainy summer nights.  The rich, creamy sauce is lightened up with loads of lemon, thyme and zucchini.

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PENNE WITH SMOKED TROUT AND ASPARAGUS

This simple combination of fresh vegetables and smoked fish makes a wonderful lunch or light supper, and the best part is that it's so easy to make.

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PASTA WITH SAUSAGE & PEAS

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SPINACH & HERB CHICKPEA LINGUINE

You can substitute a combination of the parsley and basil with any combination of tender herbs: Chives, cilantro or dill are all good options.

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ONE-POT TURKEY & BEAN PASTA

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CHICKEN PARMIGIANA WITH SPAGHETTI

A super-quick tomato sauce made using bottled passata does double duty in this restaurant favourite, acting as a sauce for both the chicken and pasta. 

LEMON, CHICKEN & BROCCOLINI PASTA

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LINGUINE WITH COD & CHERRY TOMATOES

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GINGER CHICKEN SPAGHETTINI

Make pasta night that much more exciting with this flavourful dish that boasts irresistible Asian flavours.

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ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA IN ROSÉ SAUCE

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TOMATO AND SEAFOOD PENNE

Whole wheat penne boosts the fibre in this chunky veggie and tomato sauce dish. Because whole wheat pasta has more of a bite than white, you may want to cook it just beyond the al dente stage for a softer texture.

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BAKED SAUSAGE AND PEPPER PASTA WITH MOZZARELLA AND PROVOLONE

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SIMPLE BROCCOLI & SAUSAGE PASTA

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CRAB, PEA AND RICOTTA SPAGHETTI

Mild ricotta cheese, lemon, nutmeg and piquant chilies make a zesty, creamy sauce for seafood pasta.

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SLOW-COOKER BRAISED BEEF RAGÙ

Prepare this comforting meal in the morning and enjoy its aroma all day long. We guarantee, your mouth will be watering by dinnertime.

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ONE-POT PASTA WITH SHRIMP, TOMATOES AND FETA

This fresh meal packs all the flavour of Greek salad into a hearty pasta. Be sure to keep some of the cooking water before you drain the spaghetti—the starchy liquid helps create a luscious sauce when you stir it into the pasta at the end.

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CREAMY CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM PASTA

A little chicken (less than a pound) goes a long way in this rich, creamy dish. We love whole wheat spaghetti with the rustic mushroom-infused sauce, but any long pasta, such as bucatini, spagettini or linguine, can be a delicious partner. Feel free to improvise with whatever type is waiting in your pantry.

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TUNA CASSEROLE

This family favourite comes together in only 35 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

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CHICKEN & ASPARAGUS PASTA

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ONE-POT BEEF PASTA E FAGIOLI

This hearty Italian one-pot wonder is what dreams are made of.

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RAPINI AND SHRIMP PASTA

Lasagna sheets cut into strips taste fresh and luxurious in this dish.

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QUICK BAKED SAUSAGE AND MUSHROOM ZITI

We've achieved a faster weeknight-friendly version of this classic Sunday casserole by keeping the ingredients simple and baking the pasta at a high temperature for less time.

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PENNE WITH SHRIMP IN TOMATO AND MINT SAUCE

A delicate sauce made with fresh tomatoes, olive oil, lemon and fragrant herbs lightly coats tender shrimp and penne in this perfect summer meal.

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LEMON & SMOKED SALMON PASTA

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PENNE WITH SAUSAGE, PEAS & MINT

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SAUSAGE AND LEEK FUSILLI

Cooking the sausage in the pan first helps flavour the entire dish. Adding some of the pasta water at the end helps loosen the sauce and coats the pasta without adding any fat.

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SLOW COOKER TOMATO AND SAUSAGE PASTA

Let the gentle simmer of your slow cooker do the work for you. Spend a few minutes prepping the ingredients before you head out for the day and be greeted in the evening by the warming aroma of this chunky, rich pasta sauce.

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FENNEL SAUSAGE PAPPARDELLE WITH BUFFALO MOZZARELLA

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