Pasta girlies, unite! If you’re looking for lightened up versions of your favorite pasta dishes, you’re in the right spot. Recipes are all linked and listed below!

Say hello to my Unstuffed Pepper Bowls—a fast, flavorful way to enjoy the cozy vibes of stuffed peppers without spending forever in the kitchen! With just 30 minutes and a handful of ingredients, you can meal prep these bowls for an easy weeknight dinner or prep-ahead lunch. Let’s dive in! Serves 4, macros & links below!

You can use whatever pasta you like with this one…I used Banza spaghetti noodles to keep this lower carb, higher protein. Also, don’t be scared of the cottage cheese! You can’t even taste it, and it makes this recipe extra creamy.

Y’all didn’t think I left my Summer Salad era did you? This quinoa and corn salad is perfect for the summer and can be a side dish OR add a little grilled shrimp or chicken to make it a well balanced meal. I also like adding mine to arugula to make a big salad! This recipe makes 6 large servings.

Y’all didn’t think I left my Summer Salad era did you? This quinoa and corn salad is perfect for the summer and can be a side dish OR add a little grilled shrimp or chicken to make it a well balanced meal. I also like adding mine to arugula to make a big salad! This recipe makes 6 large servings.

I think this account may as well be a pasta stan page at this point, and I am here for it. This garlic tomato pasta was DELISH and super easy. Only required two pans and took less than 20 minutes! We added some grilled chicken on top to make this a well balanced meal. Serves 2, macros listed per serving.

One pan, easy oven baked chicken fajitas! perfect for weeknights when you’re short on time – only takes 35 minutes! We love putting this over rice with some salsa and avocado.

The summer of salads! Street corn🤝🏻salad – the perfect combo for your summer lunches! Serves 4 for “side” salads, but easy to double to make full sized lunch or dinner portions. We added chicken to make it a meal!

One of my most viral recipes ever just got a glow-up thanks to SOMOS Mexican Street Corn Rice 🌽🔥
These bowls are creamy, tangy, and packed with protein—the perfect weekday lunch prep. They’re easy, flavorful, and ready to fuel you all week long.

Looking for a fun, flavorful dinner that fits your macros and satisfies those burger cravings? These Smash Burger Tacos check all the boxes—high in protein, low in carbs, and big on flavor. They come together in under 20 minutes and are fully customizable with your favorite toppings and a light, creamy burger sauce you’ll want to put on everything.

This roasted red pepper penne is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner when you want a bowl of comfort food but want to still stick to your macros! The sauce is creamy, rich and SO delicious. It tastes like something from your favorite Italian restaurant, yet it takes very little effort to make at home (and is probably lighter too). This one is definitely going to be one to add to your weekly lineup!

Craving a Crunchwrap Supreme but want to stick to your macro goals? This lightened-up version uses lean beef, Carb Balance tortillas, and high-protein cottage cheese queso to satisfy the craving 🙂

This pasta bake was a life saver during those days where all I wanted was pasta, but still wanted to still eat a healthy, well balanced meal! The fact that it’s easy makes it even better.

The latest of the meal prep series might be one of my favorites! My love of street corn & pasta salad combined to make a high protein, no heat lunch. All of the details are below!

Lemony, cheesy pasta with shrimp…and you’ll never guess the secret ingredient that makes this pasta extra creamy. Cottage cheese!

This might be my new favorite pasta recipe! The lemon flavors make it fresh, but the blended cottage cheese and parmesan make it rich and creamy. It’s packed with flavor and perfect for the summertime, especially with the addition of shrimp!

In need of a quick, easy, and summery meal prep option? Look no further! This meatball and cucumber salad recipe is simple but delicious and is perfect in the fridge to eat for lunches throughout the week! Makes 4 bowls.

These Hot Honey Salmon Tacos are the best, and SUPER easy to make. They’re packed with healthy fats (ladies, you need those fats for hormone health!) from the salmon and avocado, and have a light, fruity kick from the mango and lime juice. Perfect to pair with a side of rice, a salad, or veggies!

When I saw the latest viral cucumber and sweet pepper salad with ginger dressing, I knew I needed to put my own spin on it! I am a summer pasta salad girlie, so obviously turning it into a pasta salad was the way to go! Perfect for easy summer meal prep, this pasta salad combines the sweet flavors of the peppers and cucumber with the zing of a ginger and soy sauce based dressing. Add in a little chicken sausage for extra kick and you’ve got a well balanced meal!

French onion soup… but make it healthy, high protein, and family-friendly! This Crockpot French Onion Chicken is one of my go-to comfort food dinners when I need something cozy but easy (and still hit my protein goals). The French onion soup mix gives it all the flavor without hours of work, and topping with reduced fat mozzarella keeps it light but still cheesy and satisfying.

This is the high-protein ranch & cheddar dip I’ve been making on repeat, and trust me, it never gets old. It’s creamy, savory, takes less than 10 minutes to throw together, and has 12 grams of protein per serving. I pair it with Milton’s Gluten Free Crackers because they’re light, crispy, and genuinely the best gluten-free crackers I’ve ever had.