Legendary Foods Protein Pasta+ Mac & Cheese is a single-serving microwave mac and cheese cup delivering 47 grams of protein, 7 grams of net carbs, 10 grams of fiber, and 290 calories per cup — with 65% of total calories coming from protein. The protein blend is a four-source dairy and egg matrix: Milk Protein from Caseinate, Casein, Milk Protein Concentrate, and Whey Protein Isolate, plus Dried Egg Whites and Collagen Peptides, each contributing a distinct digestion profile for immediate, sustained, and structural protein delivery in a single bowl of mac and cheese. Gluten free. Keto friendly. GLP-1 friendly. 2g sugar. Ready in 6 minutes — add water and microwave. No strange protein taste, no chickpea pasta texture workarounds, no ingredient compromises. This is a bowl of mac and cheese built to compete with a protein shake, a bar, and a scoop of whey combined. Sold in 6-cup packs. Contains Milk and Egg. Processed in a facility that also processes Peanuts and Tree Nuts.†
Nutrition Facts — Legendary Foods Protein Pasta+ Mac & Cheese (Per 1 Cup)
Calories: 290
Protein: 47g
Total Fat: 6g (3g Saturated Fat)
Total Carbohydrate: ~19g
Dietary Fiber: 10g
Net Carbs: 7g
Sugar: 2g
Protein Blend
Dairy Protein Blend — Milk Protein (from Caseinate), Casein, Milk Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate
Dried Egg Whites
Collagen Peptides
65% of total calories from protein
Gluten free. Keto friendly. GLP-1 friendly.
Ready in approximately 6 minutes — add water and microwave
Sold in 6-cup packs
Contains: Milk, Egg
Processed in a facility that also processes Peanuts and Tree Nuts
Legendary Foods — The Brand That Keeps Turning Comfort Food Into Performance Food
Legendary Foods was founded by the same team behind Quest Nutrition — the brand that turned protein bars into a legitimate category with the original Quest Bar. After Quest was acquired, the Legendary team set out to do the same thing Quest did for protein bars, but across an entire food category: comfort food. Protein Pastries came first — Pop-Tart-style pastries with 22g of protein and a macronutrient profile that made no sense for something that tasted like a childhood breakfast. Then Popped Protein Chips. Then Protein Sweet Rolls. Each one taking a food category that had zero protein credibility and rebuilding it from the ingredient level up.†
Protein Pasta+ Mac & Cheese is the most ambitious product Legendary has made. Mac and cheese is not a food that anyone associated with high protein performance nutrition before this product existed. It's the food you eat when you've given up on macros, not when you're optimizing them. Legendary Foods isn't asking anyone to pretend this is anything other than what it looks like: a bowl of cheesy pasta built to compete with a full shake, bar, and scoop of whey combined. The macros back that up: 47g of protein, 10g fiber, 3g saturated fat, and 290 calories in a bowl of mac and cheese that reviewers consistently describe as tasting like Kraft Mac & Cheese — not like a protein supplement attempting to approximate Kraft Mac & Cheese.†
47 Grams of Protein From Mac & Cheese — How
The answer is the protein blend architecture. Legendary relies on milk, casein, whey isolate, and egg white to get the protein that high, and it's not alongside a huge amount of anything else. The four-source approach is deliberate and sophisticated — each protein source contributes differently to the total protein delivery profile and to the texture and flavor of the final product.†
Milk Protein Isolate (from Caseinate) and Casein form the slow-digesting structural backbone of the protein blend — providing sustained amino acid release over 4-6 hours that prevents the rapid post-meal amino acid decline that whey-only products produce. Milk Protein Concentrate adds the bioactive fractions of whole milk protein. Whey Protein Isolate provides the fast-acting amino acid spike for immediate muscle protein synthesis stimulation. Dried Egg Whites add high-biological-value complete protein with a medium digestion rate. Collagen Peptides contribute additional protein content (primarily glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline) for joint and connective tissue support alongside the muscle protein synthesis-focused primary protein sources.†
The multi-source protein architecture also solves a practical formulation problem: getting 47g of protein into a mac and cheese without producing a rubbery, chalky, or protein-bar-like texture requires protein sources that behave like food ingredients rather than supplement powders when cooked with water. The Dairy Protein Blend's casein-dominant composition specifically contributes to the creamy sauce texture — casein's gel-forming properties at cooking temperatures produce a sauce consistency closer to real cheese sauce than whey powder would.†
The Macros in Context — What 47g Protein and 7g Net Carbs Actually Means
A standard box of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese (one serving) delivers approximately 8g of protein and 47g of total carbohydrates. A two-scoop serving of most whey protein powders delivers approximately 50g of protein and 5g of carbohydrates. Legendary Foods Protein Pasta+ Mac & Cheese delivers 47g of protein and 7g of net carbs — a protein content nearly identical to two scoops of whey, in the format of a bowl of mac and cheese, at 290 calories.†
65% of total calories come from protein — a protein caloric density that exceeds most dedicated protein supplements and vastly exceeds every conventional mac and cheese product. The 10g of dietary fiber (from polydextrose and psyllium husk) ensures the high-carbohydrate appearance of the pasta is not reflected in the glycemic impact — the fiber content slows glucose absorption, supports gut microbiome health, and contributes meaningfully to satiety.†
Protein Pasta+ vs. Standard Protein Pasta — What the Plus Means
Legendary Foods makes two versions of their Mac & Cheese Protein Pasta. The standard version provides 35g protein, 5g net carbs, and 220 calories per cup. The Protein Pasta+ (Plus) version — the product carried at Get Yok'd — provides 47g protein, 7g net carbs, and 290 calories per cup. The Plus version has a higher protein concentration achieved through an increased Dairy Protein Blend and Egg White ratio in the formula, at the cost of slightly more calories and carbohydrates. For athletes optimizing post-workout protein delivery or anyone trying to maximize protein per meal, the Protein Pasta+ is the higher-output version. For individuals managing total daily calories more tightly, the standard version's 220 calories and 35g protein represents a leaner but still exceptional profile.†
Preparation — 6 Minutes, Add Water Only
Preparation is the format advantage that separates Protein Pasta+ from protein powder. Add water to the fill line inside the cup, microwave for approximately 6 minutes, stir the sauce packet in, and eat. No blender, no shaker, no prep work. The convenience profile is comparable to standard Kraft Easy Mac — except the result is 47g of protein rather than 8g. For post-workout meals when appetite is low for whole food but protein requirements are high, for office lunches without kitchen access, or for anyone who needs a complete high-protein meal in under 10 minutes, Protein Pasta+ delivers a realistic meal-format protein solution that shakes and bars can't provide in the same way.†
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Protein Pasta+ Mac & Cheese taste like real mac and cheese?
Consistently yes, based on independent reviews. Multiple reviewers describe it as tasting like Kraft Mac & Cheese — not like a protein supplement approximating mac and cheese. The most common flavor complaint is that the cheddar flavor is stronger than standard Kraft (described as a positive by most reviewers). The texture is noted as slightly more viscous than conventional mac and cheese when it cools, which is the one honest caveat: eat it hot for the best texture experience.†What is the difference between Protein Pasta and Protein Pasta+?
The standard Protein Pasta Mac & Cheese delivers 35g protein, 5g net carbs, and 220 calories. The Protein Pasta+ (Plus) delivers 47g protein, 7g net carbs, and 290 calories. The Plus version has a higher protein concentration through an increased dairy protein and egg white ratio. Get Yok'd carries the Protein Pasta+ — the higher-protein version.†Is Protein Pasta+ Mac & Cheese gluten free?
Yes — Legendary Foods Protein Pasta+ Mac & Cheese is gluten free. The pasta is not wheat-based — the noodle-like structure comes from the protein blend and functional carbohydrate ingredients rather than semolina or wheat flour. Individuals with celiac disease should note the product is processed in a facility that also handles tree nuts and peanuts, but the product itself is formulated without gluten-containing ingredients.†Is this a complete meal or a supplement?
Protein Pasta+ Mac & Cheese is positioned and functions as a complete meal — 290 calories, 47g protein, 10g fiber, and meaningful fat and carbohydrate content in a format that resembles and tastes like a real meal rather than a supplement. It does not replace the broader micronutrient value of a balanced whole-food meal, but as a practical high-protein meal solution for athletes managing protein targets, it functions more like food than any bar or shake.†
How to Prepare Legendary Foods Protein Pasta+ Mac & Cheese
Add water to the fill line inside the cup. Microwave on high for approximately 6 minutes (times may vary by microwave wattage — start checking at 5 minutes). Carefully remove from microwave (cup will be hot). Stir in the included cheese sauce packet thoroughly until evenly distributed. Consume immediately for best texture — Protein Pasta+ Mac & Cheese is at its best hot and fresh. The sauce thickens as it cools — stir before eating if it has been sitting. Contains Milk and Egg — not appropriate for individuals with dairy or egg allergies. Processed in a facility that handles Peanuts and Tree Nuts. Not for persons with phenylketonuria (PKU) — contains phenylalanine from the protein blend.†
Why Buy at Get Yok'd
Real-time inventory across all five Southern California stores
Available in Burbank, Glendale, Glendale Galleria, Pasadena, and North Hollywood
Authorized Legendary Foods retailer — carrying Protein Pasta+ Mac & Cheese alongside other Legendary Foods functional food products
Staff who can help you find the right high-protein food options to complement your supplement stack and nutrition goals
One of the best loyalty programs in the supplement industry — earn rewards on every purchase
†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.