Creamy Dill & Crab High-Protein Pasta (34g Protein)

Published: 8/24/2026

A luxury seafood meal reimagined for high-protein standards. Swapping heavy cream for a blend of cottage cheese and a touch of cream achieves a decadent texture that supports fitness goals.

Ingredients (2 servings)

• 6 oz (170 g) protein-fortified penne
• 6 oz (170 g) lump crab meat
• 1/2 cup (120 g) blended cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
• 1/4 cup (15 g) fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice

Instructions

1. Boil the pasta until al dente.
2. In a skillet, warm the blended cottage cheese, heavy cream, and lemon juice over low heat.
3. Fold in the crab meat gently so as not to break the lumps.
4. Toss with the pasta and abundant fresh dill.

Pro Tips

• Preserving Texture: Crab meat is delicate. Fold it in at the very end with the heat off to prevent it from becoming rubbery or falling apart.

See Also

• Creamy Dill & Scallop Protein Pasta
• Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta
• Authentic Nordic Gravlax

Categories: mains, pasta-risotto, seafood