High Protein Pasta
A delightful high protein pasta recipe with sautéed garlic and vibrant vegetables, perfect for boosting your protein intake while enjoying a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- High-protein pasta
- Salt
- Water
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Vegetables (e.g., spinach, bell peppers)
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Boil the water: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the pasta: Add high protein pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Sauté the garlic: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the vegetables: Toss in your selected vegetables and cook until they are tender.
- Combine the pasta and vegetables: Drain the pasta and combine it with the sautéed vegetables in the pan.
- Finish with cheese and seasoning: Toss with Parmesan cheese (if using) and season with black pepper before serving.
Notes
Feel free to swap out vegetables based on what’s in season or what you have on hand. For a vegan version, omit the Parmesan or use nutritional yeast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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