Creamy Protein-Packed Pasta Bowl – Healthy Macro-Friendly Meal
This creamy protein-packed pasta bowl is loaded with plant-based protein, fiber-rich veggies, and a smooth, dairy-free sauce—perfect for macro-balanced meal prep and clean comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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8 oz protein pasta (chickpea, lentil, or edamame)
¾ cup cashews (or 1 cup silken tofu)
½ cup unsweetened plant milk or broth
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 clove garlic
½ lemon, juiced
1 tbsp olive or avocado oil
1 onion, diced
1½ cups mushrooms or zucchini
2 cups spinach or kale
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: red pepper flakes, hemp seeds, parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta and reserve ½ cup pasta water. Drain.
- Blend cashews/tofu with milk, garlic, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast until smooth.
- Sauté onion and veggies in oil until soft. Add greens and wilt.
- Add pasta and sauce to pan. Stir gently and heat through.
- Serve topped with hemp seeds or herbs.
Notes
Use tofu for a lower-fat sauce. Add grilled tofu or vegan sausage for extra protein. Reheat with a splash of milk.