High Protein Penne Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Parmesan Cheese
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this **High Protein Penne Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Parmesan Cheese**, a hearty and nutritious meal that's perfect for health-conscious food lovers. Featuring robust high-protein penne as the star ingredient, this dish is complemented by a homemade tomato sauce brimming with bold flavors from sautéed onions, garlic, and a medley of dried herbs like basil and oregano. A touch of red pepper flakes adds just the right amount of heat, while freshly grated Parmesan cheese lends a creamy, savory finish. Ready in just 30 minutes and prepped with minimal effort, this protein-packed pasta dish is ideal for fueling your day or satisfying post-workout hunger. Serve it topped with fragrant fresh basil leaves for a restaurant-quality dining experience that’s sure to impress! Perfect for keywords like "easy high-protein pasta recipes" or "healthy tomato Parmesan penne."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams high protein penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 400 grams crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese
- 5 leaves fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the high protein penne pasta and cook according to the package instructions, or until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Add the onion to the skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes or until translucent.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine with the onion and garlic.
Add the dried basil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and allow the sauce to simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until it slightly thickens.
Once thickened to your liking, add the cooked penne pasta to the sauce. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly with the tomato sauce.
Grate the Parmesan cheese and add it to the pasta, reserving a small amount for garnish.
Toss the pasta again to ensure the Parmesan is evenly incorporated.
Divide the pasta into serving bowls. Top each serving with the reserved grated Parmesan cheese.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1692 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.8 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.9 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1557 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 220.2 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.4 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.9 g | ||
| Protein | 97.5 g | 195% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 649 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1772 mg | 38% | |
*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.
