Creamy Tomato Sauce Pasta (high protein recipe)
A delicious and protein-packed pasta dish with a creamy tomato sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Protein Source
- 300 g silken tofu
Canned Tomatoes
- 400 g chopped canned tomatoes
Herbs & Aromatics
- 6-8 leaves basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
Liquid
- 100 ml vegetable stock
- 45 ml olive oil
Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Pasta
- 300 g dried pasta
Cheese
- 45 g Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling water as per package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Blend 30ml of olive oil with tofu, tomatoes, basil, garlic, stock, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a pan, heat remaining 15ml olive oil, pour in the blended sauce, and simmer for 4-6 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce, stir, and adjust seasoning if needed. Finish with Parmesan cheese.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Using silken tofu adds creaminess and boosts protein content without added calories.