High-Protein Pasta
Serves 3
20 mins prep
15 mins cook
35 mins total
🍝 Who said pasta can't be a protein hero? This High Protein Pasta proves that comfort food and nutrition can be BFFs!
Scan QR code to shop the ingredients!
Get ingredients delivered
Scan QR code to shop the ingredients!
Get ingredients delivered
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.
