5 high-protein, budget-friendly recipes
Livorno's legendary spiced tomato fish stew with mixed seafood, garlic-rubbed bread and white wine. A budget Italian coastal classic with 44g protein per serving.
Sicilian sweet-and-sour aubergine caponata served warm over seared tuna steaks. A vibrant high-protein Italian dish with 40g protein per serving and budget-friendly cost.
Italian veal and Umbrian lentil stew braised slowly with rosemary, sage and white wine. A budget-friendly Italian comfort dish with 50g protein per serving.
The Roman egg-drop soup — chicken broth with whisked eggs, Parmigiano and nutmeg. A light yet protein-rich Italian classic with 30g protein and ready in 15 minutes.
The authentic Bolognese slow-cooked meat sauce with a leaner approach — 90% lean beef and lentils boost protein to 52g per serving while keeping cost low.
