Creamy Tuna & Pea High-Protein Fusilli (37g Protein)

Published: 8/10/2026

A transformative upgrade to the basic tuna pasta. We replace heavy cream with blended cottage cheese and use protein-fortified pasta to double the protein density of the original.

Ingredients (4 servings)

• 2 cans (5 oz / 140 g each) tuna in water, drained
• 8 oz (225 g) protein-fortified fusilli
• 1 cup (140 g) frozen peas
• 1/2 cup (120 g) blended cottage cheese
• 1 tsp (5 ml) Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp (3 g) lemon zest

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta; add the peas during the final 2 minutes of boiling.
2. In a bowl, whisk the blended cottage cheese, mustard, and lemon zest.
3. Fold the warm pasta, peas, and tuna into the sauce.

Pro Tips

• Drain Well: Ensure the pasta is not dripping wet when mixed with the cottage cheese sauce to avoid a watery consistency.

See Also

• 15-Minute Creamy Tuna Pasta
• Tuna & Bean Mason Jar Salad
• Easy Baked Chicken Meatballs

Categories: mains, pasta-risotto, healthy