High Protein Classic Pasta with Tomato Sauce
Elevate your pasta nights with this nutrient-packed High Protein Classic Pasta with Tomato Sauce—a wholesome twist on a beloved Italian favorite. Featuring high-protein lentil or chickpea pasta, this recipe combines creamy richness with a robust homemade tomato sauce infused with garlic, onions, and aromatic herbs like oregano and basil. Red chili flakes add a subtle kick, while a generous garnish of Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves completes the dish with vibrant flavor. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this balanced meal is perfect for busy weeknights or post-workout dinners, delivering bold taste and essential protein to fuel your day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams high-protein pasta (such as lentil or chickpea pasta)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 800 grams canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 50 grams parmesan cheese, grated
- 10 grams fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the high-protein pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste to the skillet, stirring well to combine.
Season the sauce with dried oregano, dried basil, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the sauce has thickened, add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
Serve the pasta hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1637 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.2 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.9 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 4264 mg | 185% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 221.9 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.6 g | 138% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.7 g | ||
| Protein | 96.7 g | 193% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 971 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 19.6 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 5060 mg | 108% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
