High Protein Pasta Amatriciana

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this High Protein Pasta Amatriciana—a wholesome twist on the classic Italian favorite! Made with nutrient-packed chickpea pasta, savory turkey bacon, and tender cooked chicken breast, this dish delivers a satisfying protein boost that’s perfect for athletes, busy professionals, and health-conscious families. A robust tomato-based sauce, infused with garlic, onion, crushed red pepper flakes, and fresh basil, ties everything together with bold, comforting flavors. Finished with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, this quick and easy 45-minute recipe is both nourishing and indulgent. Whether you’re looking for a high-protein pasta dish or a modern take on traditional Amatriciana, this recipe is sure to impress at the dinner table!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces chickpea pasta
• 6 slices turkey bacon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cup fresh basil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup cooked chicken breast

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the chickpea pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the turkey bacon to the skillet and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet and chop into bite-sized pieces.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 6

Lower the heat to medium low and pour in the canned diced tomatoes. Stir occasionally, allowing the sauce to simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 7

Stir in the chopped turkey bacon, cooked chicken breast, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce continue to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 8

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing well to coat the pasta with the sauce.

Step 9

Remove from heat and stir in the grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Step 10

Serve the pasta hot, garnished with additional parmesan cheese and basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1072.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1990.1

Total Fat 92.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.6g
Cholesterol 296.8mg	0%
Sodium 3733.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 161.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.1g	0%
Total Sugars 39.4g
Protein 152.9g	0%

Vitamin D 31.7IU	0%
Calcium 894.5mg	0%
Iron 22.3mg	0%
Potassium 1426.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.8%

Protein: 29.3%

Carbs: 30.9%