Description
High-Protein Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta is a delightful and nutritious dish that combines the sweet essence of roasted red peppers with a creamy, protein-packed sauce. This vibrant pasta dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also nourishes your body, making it ideal for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions. In just 30 minutes, you can create a flavorful meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup roasted red peppers (jarred or homemade)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- In a blender, combine roasted red peppers, Greek yogurt, and Parmesan cheese; blend until smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with garlic and pour in the creamy sauce; mix well to coat the pasta evenly.
- Fold in fresh spinach and allow it to wilt slightly, about 2 minutes.
- Serve warm topped with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 40mg