High-Protein Nutty Pasta Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

High-Protein Nutty Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

1 drizzle extra-virgin olive oil

1 (8 ounce) package quinoa pasta

¼ cup diced tofu

2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan-Romano cheese blend

2 tablespoons chopped pecans

2 tablespoons sliced or slivered almonds

2 tablespoons roasted sunflower seeds

2 tablespoons minced pimentos

½ teaspoon dried parsley

1 tablespoon butter

salt and pepper to taste

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add olive oil and quinoa pasta. Boil until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite 13 to 15 minutes. Drain pasta.

Step 2

Toss together tofu feta cheese Parmesan-Romano cheese pecans almonds sunflower seeds pimentos and parsley in a large salad bowl. Add hot pasta and butter and toss together until butter is melted.

Nutritional Information

High-Protein Nutty Pasta Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 347

% Daily Value *

Protein: 10.8g 22%

Carbohydrates: 45.4g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 4.3g 17%

Sugars: 0.7g

Fat: 13.6g 21%

Saturated Fat: 3.9g 19%

Cholesterol: 14.3mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 289.2IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.4mg 11%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 5.3mg 9%

Folate: 15.9mcg 4%

Calcium: 92.8mg 9%

Iron: 1.3mg 7%

Magnesium: 24.3mg 9%

Potassium: 100.5mg 3%

Sodium: 146.8mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 122.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.