10-Minute High-Protein Pasta

5 from 3 votes

Author: Sarah Cobacho

Published: July 1, 2023

Hey there, friends! Get ready to whip up a delightful 10-minute vegan high-protein pasta that’s perfect for our plant-based lifestyle! This wholesome, healthy recipe is an absolute game-changer for busy weeknights.

Loaded with red lentil pasta, baby spinach, and nutritional yeast, it’s gluten-free, high protein and nutrient-packed! Savor the heavenly blend of garlic, shallots, red chili, and kalamata olives that’ll have you coming back for seconds.

Nutrition tip: Red lentils are an excellent protein and non-heme iron source. Did you know iron absorption is boosted when combined with garlic? It’s really a perfect combo.

If you’re not into spicy food, feel free to skip the chili, it will still be delicious!

Sarah of plantbaes holding a bowl of her high protein pasta recipe

10-Minute Meal: High-Protein Pasta

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A quick, nutritious, and delicious high-protein pasta dish packed with red lentil pasta, baby spinach, and nutritional yeast, perfect for a busy weeknight.

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Prep Time : 2 minutes
Cook Time : 8 minutes
Total Time : 10 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 250 g red lentil pasta
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 shallots
  • ½ red chilli - or 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • ½ tbsp (0.5 tbsp) Italian herbs seasoning
  • 6 mushrooms
  • 10 kalamata olives - pitted
  • 400 g passata
  • 3 cups (90 g) baby spinach
  • 4 tbsp nutritional yeast

Instructions

  • Cook the red lentil pasta as per the instructions on the packet.
  • While the pasta is cooking, dice the garlic, shallots, and chilli. Slice the mushrooms.
  • In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced garlic, shallots, and chilli, and sauté for about 1 minute.
  • Add the sliced mushrooms and Italian herbs to the saucepan. Cover and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the passata and pitted kalamata olives, and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Add the cooked pasta and baby spinach to the saucepan. Stir well until the spinach wilts.
  • Adjust the taste with salt and pepper as needed. Serve the pasta with a sprinkle of nutritional yeast on top. Enjoy your quick and nutritious meal!

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Per Serving/Portion

Calories 654 kcalCarbohydrates 104 gProtein 40 gFat 11 gSodium 493 mgFiber 19 gVitamin A 214 IUVitamin C 19 mgCalcium 124 mgIron 11 mg
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