Festive Creamy Green Pasta
Posted by Martina Grace | MAINS
Celebrate the season with this vibrant and indulgent Festive Creamy Green Pasta, a perfect blend of fresh greens, rich silken tofu, and savory flavors that will brighten up your holiday table. Quick to prepare and full of festive charm, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser!
🍽 Servings: 2 🕓 Prep Time: 5 mins 🕓 Cook Time: 15 mins
INGREDIENTS
◦ 170g whole wheat pasta of choice, dry
◦ 1 tsp avocado oil
◦ 2 tbsp onion, chopped
◦ 1 tsp minced garlic
◦ 2 cups fresh spinach, packed
◦ 300g silken tofu
◦ 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
◦ Juice 1/2 lemon
◦ 3 tbsp nutritionnal yeast
◦ Salt, black pepper and chili flakes to taste
◦ Vegan parmesan cheese (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a medium pot, boil some water, then add the pasta and cook according to the instructions on the box.
2. In a pan on medium heat, add the oil, the onion and the garlic. Cook for a couple of minutes until golden.
3. Add the spinach and cook for another 2 minutes.
4. In a blender, add the cooked spinach, silken tofu, basil leaves, lemon juice et nutritionnal yeast and blend until smooth.
5. Drain the pasta once it’s cooked, then add it to the pan along with the spinach sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste and let simmer on medium heat for a couple of minutes.
6. Divide into 2 servings, top with extra chili flakes and vegan parmesan cheese (optional).
🌱 Enjoy every bite,
Martina.
NUTRITION FACTS
✦ Per serving: 23g of protein & 10g of fiber.
✦ Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of B vitamins, including B12, which is essential for energy production, red blood cell formation, and maintaining a healthy nervous system.
✦ Silken tofu contains all essential amino acids, making it an excellent source of plant-based protein for vegetarians and vegans.
✦ Silken tofu is a good source of calcium (when fortified) and iron.
✦ Cooked spinach is a good source of non-heme iron, which is important for energy production and red blood cell formation, and its absorption is increased with the vitamine C in the lemon juice.
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