High-Protein Pasta
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
464 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
High-Protein Pasta
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🍝 Who said pasta can't be a protein hero? This High Protein Pasta proves that comfort food and nutrition can be BFFs!
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Ingredients
- 225-250 g dried orzo pasta (gluten free if desired)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 shallot, minced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
- 1/2 tbsp miso
- 1 cup shelled edamame beans (defrosted if frozen)
- 1 Parmesan rind
- 1/3 cup cashews (soaked in hot water 20-30 minutes)
- juice of one lemon
- 3 cups pasta water
- 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil
- 2 cups loosely packed spinach
- chili flakes and olive oil for garnish
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Instructions
- Soak cashews in hot water while you prep the other ingredients and cook the pasta.Cook pasta according to package directions, save 3 cups of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- To a frying pan add olive oil over medium heat. Add shallots, garlic, chili flakes, salt and pepper and saute a few minutes until softened.
- Add the miso, edamame, parmesan rind, soaked cashews (drained), lemon juice and reserved pasta water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes until edamame is tender. Remove from the heat let cool for a few minutes and then add to a blender (if the parmesan rind is quite softened, you can blend it as well).
- To the blender also add the basil and spinach and blend on high until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, basil or lemon juice if desired.
- Add the sauce back to the frying pan and turn to medium-low, stir in the cooked pasta to combine. Remove from the heat and serve topped with a sprinkle of chili flakes and/or a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- Don't have a parmesan rind? Add in a 1/4-1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese instead when blending the sauce.
- This recipe would be a delicious side too for your favourite protein.
- If you love high protein recipes with this ingredient profile, you'll love this No Mayo High Protein Creamy Coleslaw Dressing too
Nutrition Information
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Calories
464kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
69.33g
(23%)
Protein
17.1g
(34%)
Fat
14.8g
(23%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.8g
Monounsaturated Fat
7.8g
Cholesterol
1.2mg
(0%)
Sodium
838.2mg
(35%)
Fiber
5.7g
(23%)
Sugar
5.6g
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 464 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 464kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 69.33g | 23% |
| Protein | 17.1g | 34% |
| Fat | 14.8g | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.8g | 39% |
| Cholesterol | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 838.2mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 5.7g | 23% |
| Sugar | 5.6g | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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