Description
This HIGH PROTEIN BROCCOLI PASTA is a delicious and nutritious dish packed with vibrant greens and protein-rich ingredients, perfect for a wholesome family meal.
Ingredients
Broccoli
Extra virgin olive oil
Garlic
White beans
Protein pasta
Parmesan cheese
Greek yogurt or cottage cheese
Reserved cooking water
Instructions
- Cook the protein pasta according to package instructions, reserving some cooking water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat and add minced garlic, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chopped broccoli to the skillet, sautéing until bright green and tender.
- Stir in white beans, mashing some to create a creamy sauce.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the broccoli and white bean mixture, adding reserved cooking water as needed to achieve desired creaminess.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese and Greek yogurt or cottage cheese for added creaminess, stirring until melted and well combined.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a creamier texture, blend cottage cheese until smooth before adding. Adjust the amount of reserved pasta water for your preferred consistency.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: high protein broccoli pasta, protein pasta, healthy pasta recipe, vegetarian pasta, quick dinner