Pasta is an excellent source of carbohydrates, which provides us with energy, and fuels our brain and muscles. Additionally, pasta can be a great source of protein and fibre. Depending on the ingredients of the pasta you choose, it can be included in most diets, including vegan, lactose-free, low-GI, low sodium and gluten-free.
Pasta is nutritious, versatile, affordable, and downright delicious!
Pasta can be made with a broad range of ingredients, which alters its nutritional profile and suitability for certain diets. Ingredients may range from: wheat, brown rice, spelt, quinoa, red lentils, green pea, and chickpeas.
We have put together a list of high protein and high fibre pasta products available at major supermarkets.
Nutritional information of pasta per 100g:
| Product | Protein | Fibre | Additional information |
San Remo Chickpeas Spirals Pulse Pasta  | 18g | 9g | – Gluten-free – 100g serving is approximately 30% of daily dietary fibre intake – Ingredients: chickpea flour and potato starch |
Vetta Smart Protein Spirals Pasta  | 24.9g | 10g | – Contains gluten – 100g serving is approximately 30% of daily dietary fibre intake – Ingredients: durum wheat semolina, wheat gluten, oat fibre |
San Remo Wholemeal Pasta Spirals  | 15g | 9g | – Contains gluten – 100g serving is approximately 30% of daily dietary fibre intake – Ingredients: wholemeal durum wheat semolina |
San Remo Penne Pulse Pasta  | 21.3g | 7.8g | – Gluten free – 100g serving is approximately 25% of daily dietary fibre intake – Ingredients: pea flour, chickpea flour, borlotti bean flour, lentil flour |
Barilla Chickpea Casarecce  | 19g | 15g | – Gluten free – 100g serving is approximately 50% of daily dietary fibre intake – Ingredients: chickpea flour |
Barilla Red Lentil Penne | 23g | 11g | – Gluten free – 100g serving is approximately 30% of daily dietary dibre intake – Ingredients: red lentil flour |
Keep It Cleaner Green Pea Penne Pasta  | 22g | 10g | – Gluten free – 100g serving is approximately 30% of daily dietary fibre intake – Ingredients: green pea flour |