Each dish has at least15 grams of proteinper serving.
Plus, these pasta dishes have really impressed our readers, earning 4- and 5-star reviews.
We love the vibrant glow of Sungold tomatoes, but red grape tomatoes will work just as well.

Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Creamy Green Pea Pesto Pasta
Mint and peas are a natural pairing in this creamy pasta dish.
It works well as a vegetarian main dish or can be divided into smaller portions as a side dish.
If you have pine nuts on hand, sprinkle them over the top for a little crunch.

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling
The zucchini melts into the sauce, while Dijon mustard and lemon zest brighten the flavor.
it’s possible for you to substitute chopped fresh summer-ripe tomatoes for the cherry tomatoes.
Cherry tomatoes are a go-to when tomato season is not at its peak.

Grape tomatoes provide a sweet and juicy alternative, ensuring a satisfying and flavorful meal.
Lemon and Dijon mustard brighten the dressing, and asparagus adds a nice crunch.
Farfalle pasta works well with this dish, but any medium pasta shape will work.

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Feel free to replace the sun-dried tomato pesto with basil pesto, offering a fresh twist on the dish.
Pantry Peanut Noodles
Choose your own adventure with these noodles!
They’re delicious with peanut butter and tahini alike.

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Look for whole-grain brown-rice pad thai noodles to add an additional 3 grams fiber to each serving.
Spring Vegetable Lasagna
No-boil noodles help get this crowd-pleasing vegetarian lasagna in the oven fast.


Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

Photographer: Greg DuPree, Prop stylist: Shell Royster, Food stylist: Emily Hall


Brie Passano

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

Photographer: Jen Causey

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Jacob Fox

Photographer: Sara Baurley, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst

