Pasta Fresca
This Pasta Fresca delivers 43g protein and 713 calories per serving — a high-protein lunch that combines carbs and protein into a complete container meal. Quick stovetop prep makes 4 servings, eliminating the need to build multiple components across your week. Choose this when you want carb-inclusive meals that still pack serious protein without requiring separate meal assembly.
Ingredients
- •Pasta, Mostaccioli, White, Dry(340g)
- •Olive oil(10g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Tomato
- •Yellow Onion(240g)
- •Shrimp(454g)
- •Spinach(28g)
- •Parmesan Cheese
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •Olive oil(60g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Vinegar, Balsamic(30g)
- •Wine, White, Dry(30g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(30g)
- •1/2 tsp. salt
Instructions
- 1In a small bowl, whisk together vinaigrette ingredients (olive oil, balsamic, white wine, parsley and salt) until well-blended.
- 2Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously-salted water to a boil, and cook pasta al dente (just slightly chewy) according to package instructions. Drain.
- 3In a large skillet, heat 2 tsp. olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, and saute for one minute. Then add in the tomatoes, onion, cooked pasta and your protein (shrimp, meat, etc.) and continue sauteing for 5 minutes until the pasta just slightly begins to brown.
- 4Then add in the spinach and vinaigrette, and continue stirring and sauteing for another 3-5 minutes, until the spinach begins to wilt.
- 5Remove from heat and serve, garnished with Parmesan or feta cheese.
Nutrition — Per Serving
713
calories
43g
protein
20g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 91g
- Saturated fat
- 2.8g
- Sodium
- 156 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 5.4g
4 servings per batch · ~366g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Pasta Fresca have per serving?
Each serving delivers 43g of protein and 713 calories with 20g fat and 91g carbs. This is a carb-forward option with solid protein density, making it ideal for post-workout meals.
How long does Pasta Fresca take to prep?
Quick prep time yields 4 servings from one stovetop batch. You can cook this efficiently for 4 days of lunches or dinners in a single session.
Is Pasta Fresca good for muscle gain?
At 713 calories, 43g protein, and 91g carbs per serving, Pasta Fresca is well-suited for muscle gain phases where training volume and caloric surplus are priorities. The high carbohydrate content supports glycogen repletion and training performance.
