By Chloe Wheatland
Cheesy High-Protein Pasta
4 steps
Prep:5minCook:15min
This pasta is healthy, easy to make, creamy and packed with protein. Plus, you can’t go wrong with pasta!
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:30:32 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
44
Low
Glycemic Load
33
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories466.9 kcal (23%)
Total Fat10 g (14%)
Carbs75.1 g (29%)
Sugars5.3 g (6%)
Protein19.3 g (39%)
Sodium125.3 mg (6%)
Fiber6.4 g (23%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
5 servings
Cheesy Green Sauce
2 HandfulsSpinach
1 CupFrozen Peas
0.5 CupCashews
Soaked in hot water for 10 minutes and drained
1 CupOat Milk
0.25 CupNutritional Yeast
1 TbspTahini
1 Tbsplemon juice
1 CloveGarlic
0.25 TspSmoked Paprika
salt
pepper
Other Ingredients:
Instructions
Step 1
Heat a fry pan over medium heat and add frozen peas. Cook for a few minutes or until defrosted. Add spinach and stir until wilted. Remove from heat.
Step 2
Add peas and spinach into a blender with all other sauce ingredients and blend until smooth. Consistency should be thick but pourable. Add more oat milk if needed.
Step 3
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and stir in the sauce whilst the pasta is still hot.
Step 4
Serve and garnish with chilli flakes, hemp seeds and parsley. Enjoy! Store in the fridge for 4-5 days.
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