Protein-Packed Pasta Bowl : Hearty, Simple & 50g of Protein
Fuel your day the delicious way with this high-protein pasta bowl. Made with Banza chickpea noodles, lean ground beef, and rich marinara sauce, it’s a balanced meal that’s bold on flavor and big on muscle-building power. Perfect for meal prep or post-workout refueling.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup Banza chickpea pasta (cooked)
5 oz lean ground beef (90% or leaner)
½ cup marinara sauce (low sugar preferred)
Salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a skillet, brown ground beef with seasoning until fully cooked.
Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Layer beef and sauce mixture over the cooked chickpea pasta.
Serve immediately or store in a meal prep container.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~500
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 50g