HIGH-PROTEIN CREAMY ROASTED RED PEPPER PASTA
Experience a burst of flavor with our HIGH-PROTEIN CREAMY ROASTED RED PEPPER PASTA. This delightful dish brings together the richness of roasted red peppers and the creaminess of cottage cheese, resulting in a satisfying sauce that clings perfectly to your pasta. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive gathering dish, it’s both nutritious and delicious. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, this recipe is versatile enough to accommodate various dietary preferences by substituting ingredients as needed. Enjoy every bite of this healthy, protein-packed meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing, Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz pasta (e.g., brown rice penne)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 shallot, minced
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 + 3/4 cups cottage cheese (or silken tofu for plant-based option)
- 1 + 1/2 cups roasted red peppers
- Fresh basil leaves
- Nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced shallot and garlic until softened (3-5 minutes).
- Boil salted water and cook pasta al dente; drain and set aside.
- Season the sautéed mixture with salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Add tomato paste and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Blend cottage cheese, roasted red peppers, fresh basil leaves, nutritional yeast, and the cooled mixture until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over cooked pasta and mix well.
- Serve immediately with fresh basil on top or store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 10mg