Best pasta meal prep Nicholas Charles - Updated January 12th, 2024 15 mins read time In this article, I’m going to show you the best pasta meal prep. Pasta can be starchy and calorie dense and there’s nothing like a good pasta dish. 54 Best pasta meal prep Here are the best pasta meal prep: Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta (309.43kcal) Credit: budgetbytes.com A healthy alternative to boxed meals, this creamy tomato and spinach pasta is also more flavorful and delicious. 100% real ingredients. Great for busy weeknights. Per 1 serving: Calories: 309.43kcalFat: 5.75gProtein: 11.53gCarbs: 54.15g Recipe This recipe has 342052 pins on Pinterest Spicy Pesto, Asparagus, and Ricotta Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto (447kcal) Credit: halfbakedharvest.com Easy, crisp, packed with flavor, takes only 30 minutes to make, creates very few dirty dishes, and uses just a few ingredients. It doesn’t get much better than that. Per 1 serving: Calories: 447kcalFat: 21gProtein: 14gCarbs: 47g Recipe This recipe has 131383 pins on Pinterest Pesto Chicken Tortellini and Veggies (517kcal) Credit: juliasalbum.com Italian chicken tortelli with basil pesto served with plenty of vegetables. A Mediterranean-style dinner packed with colorful vegetables: red and yellow grape tomatoes, asparagus, and sun-dried tomatoes. Per 1 serving: Calories: 517kcalFat: 34gProtein: 27gCarbs: 26g Recipe This recipe has 119835 pins on Pinterest Mason Jar Instant Noodles (369kcal) Credit: thegirlonbloor.com You can easily pack this Mason Jar Instant Noodle Soup for your on-the-go lunch at work and it’s packed full of raw vegetables, quick-cook noodles and shredded chicken Per 1 serving: Calories: 369kcalFat: 4gProtein: 28gCarbs: 52g Recipe This recipe has 98060 pins on Pinterest Garlic Marinated Chicken (331.5kcal) Credit: budgetbytes.com A quick and simple garlic marinated chicken recipe that’s perfect for sandwiches, salads, pasta dishes, and more. Per 1 Serving: Calories: 331.5kcalFat: 11.3gProtein: 38.35gCarbs: 2.28g Recipe This recipe has 80723 pins on Pinterest Easy Beef Lo Mein Meal Prep (429kcal) Credit: tipbuzz.com The Beef Lo Mein Meal Prep is a fun one pan meal for the week that combines tender beef with flavorful vegetables and noodles in a garlicky sauce. This dish takes only 20 minutes to prepare and is perfect for meal prepping. Per 1 serving: Calories: 429kcalFat: 8gProtein: 21gCarbs: 67g Recipe This recipe has 74280 pins on Pinterest Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad (692kcal) Credit: chelseasmessyapron.com This recipe for Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is one of the most popular on the site. Combine bowtie pasta, fresh herbs, black beans, and a creamy chili-lime dressing with lots of corn and black beans. Per 1 serving: Calories: 692kcalFat: 28gProtein: 21gCarbs: 93g Recipe This recipe has 53618 pins on Pinterest Caramelized Onion Pasta Credit: wellandfull.com In this caramelized onion pasta, there are only a few ingredients, yet the mixture has a rich depth of flavor from the sweet and savory caramelized onions, and a bright pop of freshness from the lemon.Recipe This recipe has 31631 pins on Pinterest Healthy Greek Chicken Pasta Salad (402kcal) Credit: sweetpeasandsaffron.com The Greek chicken pasta salad features fresh vegetables, chicken, and pasta marinated in a Greek red wine vinaigrette with dill and feta cheese. It is tangy, crunchy, cool, and refreshing, making it perfect to eat at a picnic, for potlucks, or for meals to go. Per 1 /8 of batch: Calories: 402kcalFat: 20gProtein: 20gCarbs: 35g Recipe This recipe has 26363 pins on Pinterest Easiest Tomato Basil Penne with Spicy Italian Chickpeas (453kcal) Credit: halfbakedharvest.com The only ingredients in this tomato basil sauce are canned tomatoes and basil pesto. It’s just that simple, but it’s amazing. Per 1 serving: Calories: 453kcalFat: 18gProtein: 17gCarbs: 58g Recipe This recipe has 22716 pins on Pinterest Easiest Lemon Ricotta Asparagus Ravioli (399kcal) Credit: halfbakedharvest.com Make delicious homemade ravioli with this recipe Per 1 serving: Calories: 399kcalFat: 18gProtein: 16gCarbs: 39g Recipe This recipe has 21935 pins on Pinterest Butternut Squash Goat Cheese Pasta. (538kcal) Credit: halfbakedharvest.com We enjoyed every bite of this meal, it was so good… and it was a quick and easy to prepare meal on a Monday. Per 1 serving: Calories: 538kcalFat: 32gProtein: 14gCarbs: 50g Recipe This recipe has 21479 pins on Pinterest Chicken Mushroom Fettuccine (422kcal) Credit: recipegirl.com Fettuccine with chicken and mushrooms is a great dish when accompanied by a light cream sauce. Per 1 serving: Calories: 422kcalFat: 23gProtein: 33gCarbs: 21g Recipe This recipe has 14302 pins on Pinterest Ground Turkey and Broccoli Pasta (379kcal) Credit: ifoodreal.com With a one pot recipe of ground turkey and broccoli pasta, your family will love this dish and beg you to make it over and over again. It comes together in 30 minutes and is a healthy dish that you will make for them again and again. Per 1.5 cups: Calories: 379kcalFat: 7gProtein: 31gCarbs: 49g Recipe This recipe has 10825 pins on Pinterest White Bean Pasta with Rosemary Pesto Recipe (911kcal) Credit: thewanderlustkitchen.com The tender beans and hearty pasta work well together in this delicious white bean pasta recipe that takes less than thirty minutes to prepare. Per 1 serving: Calories: 911kcalFat: 35gProtein: 36gCarbs: 123g Recipe This recipe has 10565 pins on Pinterest Baked Spinach and Ricotta Rotolo (553kcal) Credit: recipetineats.com The video above shows how I make Rotolo, which is a lessor known italian pasta dish in which a filling is rolled up in sheets of pasta and then rolled to resemble a roulade, then poached, sliced and served. It is a delicious dish but quite technical and time consuming in preparation. This is a version, a baked version. Per 463 g: Calories: 553kcalFat: 22.8gProtein: 30.6gCarbs: 53.8g Recipe This recipe has 9103 pins on Pinterest Pasta Salad with Garlic Marinated Tomatoes Credit: foodiecrush.com The garlic should be watched closely as it cooks in the oil and the heat should be lowered if it begins to brown. This will prevent the garlic from tasting bitter. Allow at least 30 minutes for the tomatoes to marinate in the garlic oil.Recipe This recipe has 8193 pins on Pinterest Quick and Easy Caprese Pasta (368kcal) Credit: dinneratthezoo.com This simple quick and easy caprese pasta recipe requires just a few basic ingredients and can be made in 15 minutes. Per 1 serving: Calories: 368kcalFat: 11gProtein: 16gCarbs: 48g Recipe This recipe has 5487 pins on Pinterest Vegetarian Salad in a Jar Meal Prep (681kcal) Credit: cozypeachkitchen.com With the addition of spinach, carrots, and a balsamic vinaigrette, this meal prep-approved Vegetarian Pasta Salad in a Jar binds together spaghetti, baby mozzarella balls, and crispy chickpeas. Per 1 salad: Calories: 681kcalFat: 28gProtein: 28gCarbs: 81g Recipe This recipe has 4636 pins on Pinterest Greek Pasta Salad (331kcal) Credit: dinneratthezoo.com The combination of colorful veggies, olives, and feta cheese in this Greek pasta salad is both light and delicious. Per 1 serving: Calories: 331kcalFat: 18gProtein: 7gCarbs: 33g Recipe This recipe has 4396 pins on Pinterest Avocado Pasta (377kcal) Credit: wellplated.com This avocado pasta dish contains avocados, Greek yogurt, lemon, and garlic. Serve it along with any of your favorite veggies or proteins for an easy, healthy meal. Per 1 (of 4), about 1 3/4 cups each: Calories: 377kcalFat: 13gProtein: 15gCarbs: 53g Recipe This recipe has 4189 pins on Pinterest Soy honey noodle salad (456kcal) Credit: simply-delicious-food.com This soy honey noodle salad with chicken and broccoli is an easy and healthy lunch recipe that can be prepared ahead of time. Per 1 serving: Calories: 456kcalFat: 9gProtein: 23gCarbs: 72g Recipe This recipe has 3469 pins on Pinterest One Pot Chicken with Creamy Spinach Artichoke Pasta (476kcal) Credit: dinneratthezoo.com There is nothing better than a quick and easy weeknight dinner with less dishes to do afterward than this chicken with spinach artichoke pasta. It is made with seared chicken breasts and orzo pasta, fresh spinach, artichokes and plenty of cheese. Per 1 serving: Calories: 476kcalFat: 21gProtein: 48gCarbs: 22g Recipe This recipe has 3449 pins on Pinterest Homemade Pappardelle with Pesto, Zucchini & Goat’s Cheese Credit: thebrickkitchen.com With a basil and parsley herb oil, blistered cherry tomatoes and zucchini, this easy pappardelle is fresh and delicious.Recipe This recipe has 3405 pins on Pinterest Easy Mushroom Linguine Credit: domesticgothess.com Easy mushroom linguine – this vegan mushroom linguine comes together fast, is easy to prepare, is healthy, and tastes amazing.Recipe This recipe has 2947 pins on Pinterest Meal Prep Bolognese with Zucchini & Artichokes {GF, Low Cal, Paleo} (309kcal) Credit: skinnyfitalicious.com Meal Prep Bolognese with Zucchini Noodles. All-natural bolognese with zucchini noodles and artichokes in 15 minutes. A classic recipe made more delicious with simple ingredient swaps. Great for meal prepping a healthy lunch or dinner. Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Paleo. Per 1 serving: Calories: 309kcalFat: 5.4gProtein: 33.2gCarbs: 29.6g Recipe This recipe has 2086 pins on Pinterest Greek Pasta Salad (362kcal) Credit: savorynothings.com It’s an easy and delicious dish that’s quick and easy to make ahead, tastes great served for lunch or as a side dish at summer barbecues. Per 1 serving: Calories: 362kcalFat: 21gProtein: 9gCarbs: 35g Recipe This recipe has 1986 pins on Pinterest Chicken Pepperoni Pasta Salad (563kcal) Credit: carmyy.com It is the perfect salad for hot days in the summer, as this chicken pepperoni pasta salad is delicious, easy, and can be easily prepared in advance if you do not have access to a microwave. Per 4 g: Calories: 563kcalFat: 22gProtein: 35gCarbs: 50g Recipe This recipe has 1590 pins on Pinterest Healthy Chicken Broccoli Pasta Casserole (461kcal) Credit: jaroflemons.com In under 30 minutes, you can have chicken, broccoli, whole wheat pasta, in an easy-to-make creamy cashew sauce. This Healthy Chicken Broccoli Pasta Casserole is the best and perfect for weeknight meals. Per 1 serving: Calories: 461kcalFat: 20gProtein: 33gCarbs: 44g Recipe This recipe has 1407 pins on Pinterest Chickpea Orzo Salad for Meal Prep Lunches (441kcal) Credit: savorandsavvy.com We’ve packed a veggie-packed Chickpea Orzo Salad with just the right amount of creamy flavor to make it a delicious lunch prep you’ll actually look forward to every day. {WW 12 Purple, 12 Blue, 15 Green, Vegetarian, Gluten Free} Per 1 cup: Calories: 441kcalFat: 26gProtein: 11gCarbs: 40g Recipe This recipe has 1304 pins on Pinterest Whole Wheat Summer Pesto Pasta {One-Pot Meal} (474kcal) Credit: thegirlonbloor.com This Whole Wheat Summer Pesto Pasta makes the perfect one-pot meal for meal prep and batch cooking at the beginning of the workweek. Per 1 serving: Calories: 474kcalFat: 11gProtein: 29gCarbs: 64g Recipe This recipe has 1268 pins on Pinterest Sesame Chicken Cold Rice Noodle Salad Lunches (420calories) Credit: projectmealplan.com Make these simple Sesame Chicken Cold Rice Noodle Salad Lunches to add to your meal prep list. These lunches include mandarins, cucumbers, cabbage, carrots, sesame shredded chicken, and cold rice noodles for an easy meal prep idea that will change the game. Per 1 meal prep salad: Calories: 420caloriesFat: 8gProtein: 32gCarbs: 59g Recipe This recipe has 1193 pins on Pinterest 5 Ingredient Healthy Pasta for Meal Prep Lunches (496kcal) Credit: sweetphi.com Make your lunchtime a little tastier with this 5 ingredient healthy pasta. You’ll be looking forward to lunches again after you prepare this for lunch time. Per 1 g: Calories: 496kcalFat: 21gProtein: 37gCarbs: 37g Recipe This recipe has 1187 pins on Pinterest Quick and Creamy Avocado Pasta (494kcal) Credit: hurrythefoodup.com This creamy avocado pasta is vegan, quick to make, and high in fiber, vitamin C, iron, and healthy fats. It is easy to make and takes only 15 minutes. Per 304 g: Calories: 494kcalFat: 23gProtein: 14gCarbs: 67g Recipe This recipe has 981 pins on Pinterest Vermicelli di Positano (328kcal) Credit: the-pasta-project.com It’s very easy to prepare this light vegetarian/vegan pasta dish from Positano on the Amalfi coast, which requires only cooking the pasta. It’s great for summer, BBQs, light lunches, or to serve as a side dish. Another authentic Italian pasta recipe from The Pasta Project. Per 1 serving: Calories: 328kcalFat:Protein:Carbs: Recipe This recipe has 852 pins on Pinterest One Pot Mushroom Stroganoff (233kcal) Credit: thekitchengirl.com Stroganoff is a savory, creamy pasta with mushrooms and egg noodles made in the Instant Pot or stovetop. This is a comfort food that’s vegetarian. Per 1 cup: Calories: 233kcalFat: 10gProtein: 7gCarbs: 28g Recipe This recipe has 805 pins on Pinterest Protein Pasta Salad (low-calorie, vegan) (356kcal) Credit: myplantifulcooking.com The amazingly delicious protein pasta salad is free of animal products, healthy, and vegan. Served with a creamy Italian dressing, it requires only a few simple ingredients and can be ready in 15 minutes. It is a great light meal or side dish. Per 1 serving: Calories: 356kcalFat: 13gProtein: 23gCarbs: 46g Recipe This recipe has 791 pins on Pinterest SUMMER PASTA (274kcal) Credit: studiodelicious.com Summer Pasta is a meatless recipe that is loaded with fresh ingredients, such as cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, and mozzarella. It is also quick and easy to make. Per 1 serving: Calories: 274kcalFat: 13gProtein: 12gCarbs: 28g Recipe This recipe has 602 pins on Pinterest Minestrone Soup (324kcal) Credit: theforkedspoon.com The Italian vegetable soup Minestrone is bursting with fresh and seasonal vegetables. Made with beans, pasta, and a hearty tomato broth, it is a comforting dish for any season. Per 1 serving: Calories: 324kcalFat: 4gProtein: 11gCarbs: 62g Recipe This recipe has 598 pins on Pinterest Red Pesto Pasta (395kcal) Credit: hurrythefoodup.com Pasta with pesto – the classic dish has turned into a vegan version made from all vegan ingredients. The pesto has received so much praise already, you won’t believe it. Per 333 g: Calories: 395kcalFat: 20gProtein: 11gCarbs: 45g Recipe This recipe has 505 pins on Pinterest 5-Ingredient Black Bean Pasta Recipe (Chili Mac and Cheese) (345kcal) Credit: easyanddelish.com There is only one ingredient in this black bean pasta recipe (also known as chili mac and cheese). It takes 15 minutes to prepare on the stovetop, slow cooker, or pressure cooker. It is creamy, comforting, mildly spicy, cheesy, and delicious. Per 1 serving: Calories: 345kcalFat: 28gProtein: 22gCarbs: 1g Recipe This recipe has 340 pins on Pinterest Margherita Pasta (375calories) Credit: littlebroken.com Easy pasta with fresh tomatoes, basil, parmesan, and garlic that is perfect for summer. Quick and easy to make, it makes the perfect light meal. Calories: 375caloriesFat: 15.3gProtein: 12.2gCarbs: 47.3g Recipe This recipe has 318 pins on Pinterest Secret Ingredient Roasted Broccoli Rotini (201calories) Credit: cutsandcrumbles.com You can swap out the cheese for a secret ingredient in this guilt-free pasta dish. Serve it with pops of perfectly roasted broccoli on the side for a side that only packs 201 calories per serving. Per 1 serving: Calories: 201caloriesFat: 11.6gProtein: 6.2gCarbs: 20.4g Recipe This recipe has 108 pins on Pinterest Spinach and Mushroom Fettuccine (234calories) Credit: cutsandcrumbles.com With only 234 calories per serving, this spinach and mushroom fettuccine is a warm and comforting dinner bursting with umami flavor. Per 1/6 of pasta: Calories: 234caloriesFat: 6.3gProtein: 9.1gCarbs: 35.8g Recipe This recipe has 102 pins on Pinterest 📋 Healthy Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe (378kcal) Credit: foodmeanderings.com Fresh lemon, broccoli, and peas are the key ingredients in this lighter-than-air version of Healthy Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta. It’s still creamy and Weight Watchers-friendly. Per 1 serving: Calories: 378kcalFat: 8gProtein: 32gCarbs: 43g Recipe This recipe has 100 pins on Pinterest 20-minute lemony Mediterranean pasta (269kcal) Credit: scrummylane.com Here’s an easy and delicious tuna pasta recipe with a lemony, Mediterranean touch. It’s perfect for those days when you don’t have a lot in the pantry, but you do have canned tuna, a lemon, pasta of your choice, and a few other pantry ingredients. Per 1 serving: Calories: 269kcalFat: 5gProtein: 18gCarbs: 38g Recipe This recipe has 80 pins on Pinterest Creamy Vegan Zucchini Mushroom Pasta (377calories) Credit: whollytasteful.com The creamy mushroom zucchini pasta is quick and easy to make for a weeknight dinner or meal prep. The zucchini is spiralized and tossed with regular or gluten-free spaghetti in a creamy sauce composed of baby bella mushrooms, roasted garlic, and chopped parsley to bring out the best of the flavors. Per 1 bowl: Calories: 377caloriesFat: 20.4gProtein: 16.2gCarbs: 36.2g Recipe This recipe has 53 pins on Pinterest Creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta (404kcal) Credit: goodfoodbaddie.com A creamy avocado pesto pasta with a vibrant, herbaceous, garlicky, luscious sauce that is easily made in less than 10 minutes. Toss it in your favorite pasta and top it with your favorite protein for a more filling meal. Per 1 serving: Calories: 404kcalFat:Protein:Carbs: Recipe This recipe has 43 pins on Pinterest 15-Minute Pumpkin Seed Pesto Pasta (450kcal) Credit: sunglowkitchen.com The easiest dinner you’ll ever make is pasta with pesto sauce. It will take you under 15 minutes, and you’ll be obsessed. Vegan and gluten-free options. Per 1 serving: Calories: 450kcalFat:Protein:Carbs: Recipe This recipe has 33 pins on Pinterest Pink Sauce Pasta with Coconut Milk (445kcal) Credit: scienceandcrumbs.com A recipe for gluten-free pink sauce pasta that uses coconut milk. This recipe can be made vegan by utilizing vegan mozzarella cheese. Per 1 Serving: Calories: 445kcalFat: 15gProtein: 9gCarbs: 72g Recipe This recipe has 28 pins on Pinterest Recipe for Vegan Spaghetti (15 Minute Weeknight Dinner) (303kcal) Credit: goeatgreen.com It’s the perfect, quick, and easy weeknight dinner for busy mothers. This recipe makes the perfect dish to feed the whole family. Per 1 serving: Calories: 303kcalFat: 11gProtein: 1gCarbs: 41g Recipe This recipe has 15 pins on Pinterest Broccoli Pesto Pasta Salad (196calories) Credit: thehealthyepicurean.com A homemade broccoli pesto is tossed with pasta and topped with goat cheese crumbles and crispy pine nuts. Per 1/8 of recipe: Calories: 196caloriesFat: 10Protein: 11Carbs: 20 Recipe This recipe has 10 pins on Pinterest Spicy Roasted Poblano Pasta (Vegan+Gluten-free) (429kcal) Credit: fitmealideas.com Roasted poblano pesto pasta is simple to make, makes a nice appetizer, and takes just 30 minutes to prepare. It’s vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free. Per 1 serving: Calories: 429kcalFat: 19gProtein: 11gCarbs: 62g Recipe This recipe has 4 pins on Pinterest Healthier Lasagna (440kcal) Credit: kimabbagehart.com The classic Italian dinner dish has been reimagined to be just a little bit healthier. Lasagna is always a fan favorite, but it’s not always good for us. Try this healthier version of the dish so you can still enjoy this classic American dish, without the food guilt. Per 1 serving: Calories: 440kcalFat:Protein:Carbs: Recipe This recipe has 4 pins on Pinterest Written By Nicholas Charles Nicholas Charles is an experienced writer and researcher who focuses on inspiring others to lead a healthier lifestyle. He runs the Sprint Kitchen Youtube Channel which creates in-depth hands-on reviews of kitchen products and services.