PastaYoung protein pasta: every formula at a glance
PastaYoung · by Rustichella d’Abruzzo
Eat pasta.
Get your protein.
Real Italian pasta from Pianella – only with 55 g of protein per 100 g instead of the usual 13. Same shapes, same bite, same sauces. An 80 g portion gives you around 44 g of protein.
Pianella, province of Pescara
Pasta tradition since 1924
Pick-up in Lenzburg possible
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Three formulas
Which PastaYoung suits your goal?
PastaYoung comes in three nutritional profiles. All three are real pasta from the Abruzzo pasta house – they differ in how much protein, carbohydrate and fibre they contain.
| Formula | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fibre | Energy | What stands out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Protein | 55 g | 25 g | 6.8 g | 348 kcal | Highest protein content |
| Balance | 35 g | 20 g | 32 g | 319 kcal | Plenty of fibre |
| Keto | 40 g | 3.5 g | 40 g | 279 kcal | Minimal carbohydrates |
The range
Every PastaYoung variety we stock.
From spaghetti to Pastariso: pick the shape that suits your plate. Everything ships straight from our warehouse in Lenzburg. You will find the full overview in the PastaYoung collection.
High Protein
55 g protein / 100 g The strongest formula
Spaghetti
The long classic. Works with tomato sauce, aglio e olio, pesto or simply vegetables and good olive oil.
CHF 4.90 · 250 g
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Fusilli
The spiral really grabs creamy sauces and pesto. Just as good cold in a pasta salad.
CHF 4.90 · 250 g
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Penne Rigate
Ridged tubes for arrabbiata, tomato sauce and anything that goes in the oven.
CHF 4.90 · 250 g
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Mezze Maniche
Short, wide tubes. The shape for a hearty ragù or a thick vegetable sauce.
CHF 4.90 · 250 g
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Pastariso
A rice-grain shape instead of pasta: for bowls, salads, soups and as a protein-rich side. Large 500 g pack.
CHF 8.90 · 500 g
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One portion from CHF 1.90
Fusilli
One portion, ready packed. Perfect for your lunch break, to take along or just to try.
CHF 1.90 · 50 g
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Penne Rigate
One portion, ready packed. Perfect for your lunch break, to take along or just to try.
CHF 1.90 · 50 g
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Tubetti Rigati
One portion, ready packed. Perfect for your lunch break, to take along or just to try.
CHF 1.90 · 50 g
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Pastariso
One portion, ready packed. Perfect for your lunch break, to take along or just to try.
CHF 1.90 · 50 g
ViewBalance
35 g protein · 32 g fibre
Tagliolini
Fine ribbons, quick to cook. Ideal for light sauces and butter and sage.
CHF 4.90 · 200 g
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only 3.5 g carbohydrate
Penne Rigate
Only 3.5 g of carbohydrate per 100 g, but 40 g of protein and 40 g of fibre. Ridged so the sauce holds.
CHF 6.40 · 200 g
ViewPreparation
On the plate in ten minutes.
You cook protein pasta like any other pasta – with two small differences that save the bite.
Plenty of salted water
About one litre of water and a heaped teaspoon of salt per 100 g of pasta. Only add the pasta once it is boiling hard.
Taste a minute early
High Protein needs 8 to 10 minutes, Keto 9 to 11. Take your first taste a minute before the time is up – the formula cooks a little differently from classic pasta.
Don’t rinse it
Drain, tip straight into the hot sauce and add a ladle of the cooking water. That binds the sauce and keeps the pasta juicy.
Three plates
What it becomes when you’re hungry.
Three simple combinations that work particularly well with PastaYoung – and put a serious amount of protein on the plate.
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Let garlic turn golden in good olive oil, add chilli, in goes the pasta, pour in some cooking water, parsley on top. Four ingredients, ten minutes, around 44 g of protein in an 80 g portion.
Tagliatelle with prawns
Sear the prawns briefly in garlic and olive oil, add a splash of white wine, let it reduce, parsley on top. The broad ribbons of the Balance line bring 35 g of protein and 32 g of fibre per 100 g.
Fusilli with pesto and cherry tomatoes
The spiral takes on pesto like nothing else. Halved cherry tomatoes briefly in the pan, pesto in, fold the pasta through, pine nuts on top. Just as good cold the next day.
Origin
A pasta house that has been running since 1924.
Pianella, Abruzzo
Rustichella d’Abruzzo has been producing in Pianella, in the province of Pescara, since 1924. The family business is known for slowly dried, bronze-die pasta and is one of Italy’s best-known pasta houses.
PastaYoung
Since the 2000s the company has been developing formulas for sport and nutrition-conscious eaters under the PastaYoung name. The aim: keep the familiar pasta shapes and shift the nutritional profile.
What it’s made of
High Protein uses soy protein isolate, durum wheat semolina, wheat gluten and wheat fibre. Balance also works with psyllium and guar gum, Keto with oat fibre and pea protein isolate.
Important: allergens
PastaYoung is not gluten-free. All three formulas contain wheat or wheat gluten. High Protein also contains soy, Balance additionally egg.
Formulas and labelling can change. The details on the packaging and on the relevant product page are always authoritative. If you are looking for gluten-free pasta, have a look at our gluten-free products.
Frequently asked questions
Protein pasta: questions and answers.
How much protein is in PastaYoung?
That depends on the formula. High Protein delivers 55 g of protein per 100 g, Keto 40 g and Balance 35 g. For comparison: classic durum wheat pasta is around 13 g per 100 g.
Is PastaYoung gluten-free?
No. All three formulas contain wheat or wheat gluten. If you are looking for gluten-free pasta, you will find it in our gluten-free collection.
Which variant has the fewest carbohydrates?
The Keto formula, with 3.5 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. Balance is at 20 g, High Protein at 25 g.
How much protein is in a normal portion?
An 80 g dry portion of High Protein puts around 44 g of protein on the plate. The same amount of classic durum wheat pasta gives about 10 g.
What does protein pasta taste like?
Stronger and a little nuttier than classic pasta, with a firm bite. That is why it also handles intense sauces well. If you are cooking it for the first time, take it off the heat a minute early and taste.
How long does PastaYoung need to cook?
High Protein needs roughly 8 to 10 minutes, the Keto variant 9 to 11 minutes. The instructions on the pack are always authoritative.
Which allergens are present?
High Protein contains soy and wheat/gluten. Balance additionally contains egg. Keto contains wheat/gluten. The exact details are on each product page and on the packaging.
Who makes PastaYoung?
PastaYoung is a brand of Rustichella d’Abruzzo S.p.A. from Pianella in the province of Pescara. The family business has been producing pasta there since 1924.
Do you deliver PastaYoung throughout Switzerland?
Yes, we deliver throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein. You can also pick up your order from us in Lenzburg.
What does PastaYoung cost?
The 50 g portions start at CHF 1.90, the 250 g and 200 g packs at CHF 4.90, the Keto variant costs CHF 6.40 and the 500 g Pastariso CHF 8.90. All prices incl. VAT.
Last updated: November 2026. More background in our guide to protein pasta in Switzerland.
Not sure which formula suits you?
Tell us what matters to you – lots of protein, few carbohydrates or plenty of fibre – and we will recommend the right line and shape. La Bottega del Caffè, Sägestrasse 40, 5600 Lenzburg.
