By Chloe Wheatland
High-protein green pesto pasta
4 steps
Prep:15minCook:8min
Creamy, cheesy and easy, this high-protein green pasta recipe is the perfect mid-week dinner for when you’re pressed for time. It has over 30g of protein per serving thanks to the silken tofu, nutritional yeast and soy milk.
Updated at: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 21:27:23 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
46
Low
Glycemic Load
50
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories754.2 kcal (38%)
Total Fat21.1 g (30%)
Carbs109.7 g (42%)
Sugars5.6 g (6%)
Protein34.7 g (69%)
Sodium121 mg (6%)
Fiber9.9 g (36%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Boil a pot of salted water, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and transfer back to the pot.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a frying pan. Add the spinach and cook for 2 minutes, stirring regularly, or until completely wilted. Remove from heat.
Step 3
Transfer the spinach to a blender with all the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
Step 4
Pour the sauce into the pot of pasta and mix well. Serve and optionally garnish with vegan feta, parsley and pine nuts.
