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Super Creamy High Protein Spinach Pasta
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
25
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Calories
650
A deliciously creamy, high-protein vegan pasta packed with spinach and nutritious seeds, perfect for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
pasta
320
g
gluten-free pasta
250
g
baby spinach
350
g
silken tofu
4
tbsp
nutritional yeast
40
g
cashews
(see notes)
60
g
hemp seeds
(shelled or milled)
2
cloves
garlic
(peeled)
2
tbsp
olive oil
vegan parmesan
Instructions
Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions, then drain and reserve half a cup of pasta water.
Cook spinach in a pan on medium heat for 2-3 minutes until wilted, adding pasta water if sticking.
Blend spinach, tofu, nutritional yeast, cashews, hemp seeds, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
Pour sauce into the pan and warm on low, then add pasta and stir to combine.
Serve with a drizzle of olive oil, extra pepper, and vegan parmesan if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, top with additional vegan parmesan or fresh herbs.
Calories:
650
kcal
Cost:
$12
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
vegan
Keyword:
High-Protein, Pasta, Spinach