EASY PEASY PASTA
EASY PEASY PASTA
This pasta is super easy (peasy) and packed with all the protein, healthy fats, complex carbs and fibre for the ultimate balanced meal you need to feel full for longer. The green sauce is the star of the show, and it only takes 15 minutes to make.
Serves 4
Prep Time: 15 min
INGREDIENTS (per serving)
1 serving of whole-grain fusilli/penne pasta
few handfuls of rocket salad
1/4 jar butter beans (stock included. If using a can, rinse and drain)
3-4 pieces of sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
GREEN SAUCE (4 servings)
1 cup frozen peas (defrosted with hot water & drained)
½ cup cashews
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 block (300g) silken tofu
2 large handfuls of spinach leaves
2 handfuls of fresh herbs
2-3 tsp pesto
1 tsp dried mixed herbs
1 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup soy milk to blend
Optional nuts/seeds to sprinkle when serving (for example hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, pine nuts)
METHOD
Cook the pasta in boiling salty water according to package instructions.
While the pasta cooks, prep the sauce by blending all the ingredients for it in a blender until smooth.
Once the pasta is cooked and drained, add it back into the pot, pour over 1/4 of the sauce, add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, butter beans and finally the rocket salad.
Optionally, sprinkle with some nuts and enjoy.
Store the remaining sauce in an air-tight container in the fridge for 4 days. Alternatively, make up one big batch of the green pasta if you prefer to eat it cold throughout the week.
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Per Serving (if 4)
Calories: ~530kcal
Protein: ~24g
Carbohydrates: ~63 g
Fibre: ~13g
Fat: ~18g
Iron: ~6 mg
Calcium: ~190 mg
Potassium: ~950 mg
Magnesium: ~ 140 mg
Zinc: ~ 3 mg
All values are an estimate.
These recipes are provided for inspiration. They are not prescriptive meal plans or serve as medical advice. We encourage you to listen to your body, honour your hunger and fullness, and adapt meals to suit your individual needs and preferences.
