High Protein Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Vegetables
Elevate your pasta night with this wholesome and satisfying recipe for High Protein Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Vegetables! Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients, this dish combines hearty high-protein pasta with a medley of vibrant vegetables like zucchini, red bell pepper, and juicy cherry tomatoes. A robust tomato sauce, infused with dried oregano and basil, gets an extra boost of plant-based protein from creamy cannellini beans, making this meal both flavorful and filling. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe comes together in just 40 minutes and provides a balanced, nutritious option that’s ideal for athletes, vegetarians, or anyone looking to boost their protein intake. Garnished with fresh basil, this pasta dish is a colorful and healthful crowd-pleaser that’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams High-protein pasta
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium Zucchini, sliced
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 400 grams Canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 240 grams Canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the high-protein pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the diced red bell pepper and zucchini. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes, allowing them to release some of their juices.
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and stir to combine.
Season the sauce with dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and let the sauce simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the rinsed and drained cannellini beans to the sauce. Simmer for another 3-4 minutes.
Toss the cooked pasta with the prepared tomato sauce and mix until the pasta is well coated.
Serve the high-protein pasta hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1831 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.4 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2005 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 275.1 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.3 g | 183% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.8 g | ||
| Protein | 100.4 g | 201% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 383 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 23.2 mg | 129% | |
| Potassium | 4133 mg | 88% | |
*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.
