Cheesy High-Protein Vegan Pasta
Ingredients
Cheesy green sauce
- 2 Large Handfuls of Spinach
- 1 Cup Frozen Peas
- 1/2 Cup Cashews (soaked in hot water for 10 minutes and drained)
- 1 Cup Oat Milk (add more if needed)
- 1/4 Cup Nutritional Yeast
- 1 Tbsp Tahini
- 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 Clove Garlic
- 1/4 Tsp Smoked Paprika
- Pinch of Salt and Pepper
Pasta and garnishes
- 400g Pasta of Choice
- Chilli Flakes
- Hemp Seeds
- Fresh Parsley
Preparation
Heat a fry pan over medium heat and add frozen peas. Cook for a few minutes or until defrosted. Add spinach and stir until wilted. Remove from heat.
Add peas and spinach into a blender with all other sauce ingredients and blend until smooth. Ensure the consistency is thick but pourable. Add more oat milk if needed.
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and stir in the sauce while the pasta is still hot.
Serve and garnish with chilli flakes, hemp seeds, and parsley.
Tips
Store in the fridge for 4-5 days. This recipe serves 4-5 people.
