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Lasagna, spaghetti, linguine, farfallewe love the Italian classic in all shapes and sizes.

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Krista Rollins via joyfulhealthyeats.com

Well, you see, even the mostnovice chef can cook this carb to perfection.

Luckily, there are ways to hack that typical pasta formula in a high protein way.

These nine recipes kick things up a notch with cheese, beans, meat, fish, and more.

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And guess what: Spaghetti bolognese is not included!

Mushrooms and broccoli round out the meal.

If you want a little more protein, try sprinkling your bowl with parmesan cheese.

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Spicy Peppadew peppers heat things up while fresh lemon juice and watercress cut the creamy flavor.

Those noodles pack their own secret protein punch becausethey’re made from edamameinstead of flour.

Bonus: Since they’re flour-free, they’re also gluten-free.

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This one is completely vegetarian.

Per One Serving:324 calories; 14 grams protein

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