High-Protein Red Pesto Pasta (Edit recipe)

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This high-protein pasta is creamy, flavourful, and ready in just 20 minutes. This nourishing meal features nutrient-rich fusilli and a sun-dried tomato pesto sauce, offering comforting flavour that's simple to prepare. It's the perfect satisfying meal for busy weeknights or whenever you crave an easy, delicious option

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PREP TIME

5 minutes

COOK TIME

9 minutes

INGREDIENTS

9

Serves: 4

Ingredients

2 Tbsp Butter, Salted
3 Tbsp Sundried Tomato Tapenade, (oil from the jar, or use neutral oil)
.5 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes, chopped
.333 cup Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, I used Solenzi
2 Tbsp Pasta Water
.5 cup Milk, oat (or your choice of milk)
1 pinch Salt and Pepper, to taste
1 pinch Salt, basil (optional)
227 grams Pasta, SOLENZI Gluten Free Artisan Red Lentil Fusilli, 1 box

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Heat a medium-sized pan over medium heat with butter and sun dried tomato oil.
Add in the red pesto to your pan and mix until well incorporated.
Bring a medium-sized pot of water to a boil and add salt. Once water boils, begin to cook your SOLENZI protein pasta for 7-9 minutes. Reserve some pasta water while it cooks.
Add in your oat milk into the pan and mix together. Let cook down for another 5 minutes until the sauce becomes somewhat thick.
Drain your pasta and add it into the pan.
Season with the basil salt, regular salt and ground pepper.u00a0
Add in your pasta water along with your sun dried tomato chunks
Top with a bit more sun-dried tomato oil, salt and pepper before enjoying.

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	424
Fat:	20 g
Carbohydrates:	22 g
Protein:	37 g
Cholesterol:	21 g
Sodium:	1024 mg
Fiber:	6 g
Sugars:	8 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated per serving.