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High-Protein Pasta

🍝 Who said pasta can't be a protein hero? This High Protein Pasta proves that comfort food and nutrition can be BFFs!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 464 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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).
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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

% 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.