High Protein Dairy-Free Pesto Pasta
This High Protein Dairy Free Pesto Pasta combines a homemade, totally oil free, super creamy dairy free pesto sauce and gluten free noodles. Silken tofu is the secret ingredient to making this pasta as creamy and dreamy as possible. This high protein pesto recipe is ceramy, satisfying and packed with nutrients. Best of all, it comes together in just 20 minutes!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 357kcal
Equipment
- stove
Ingredients
- 16 oz gluten free pasta
- 12 oz silken tofu
- 1½ cups loosely packed basil leaves
- ½ cup loosely packed parsley
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ lemon juiced
- 1 cup pasta water
- 1 tbsp capers
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- ½ tsp salt and pepper
- 3 cups loosely packed spinach chopped
- ¼ cup dairy free parmesan
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil and add in the pasta. Cook until al dente, reserving 2 cups of pasta water, draining the noodles and setting aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, add the tofu, basil, parsley, miso, garlic, lemon juice, 1 cup pasta water, capers, and nutritional yeast to a blender and puree until smooth and creamy. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Return the pasta to the pan after draining pour the sauce over the noodles and add the spinach, stirring until wilted and adding a splash of additional pasta water if needed for desired texture. Toss to coat and season with dairy-free parmesan, stirring to combine. Sprinkle with fresh basil if desired and enjoy!
- If you are making this recipe for meal prep, it's best to store your sauce and noodles separately and toss right before enjoying.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 736mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2156IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 3mg
