High Protein Pasta with Mushrooms and Vegetables

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this High Protein Pasta with Mushrooms and Vegetables—a wholesome, flavor-packed dish that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Made with protein-rich pasta options like chickpea or lentil pasta, this recipe is a great choice for anyone looking to boost their protein intake without sacrificing flavor. Sautéed garlic, button mushrooms, red bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes bring a medley of vibrant flavors and textures, while fresh spinach, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic basil complete the dish with a touch of earthiness and savory richness. Ready in just 40 minutes, this quick and easy vegetarian recipe is perfect for busy weekdays or meal prep. Serve it fresh off the skillet for a satisfying, nutrient-dense meal the whole family will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 88/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 ounces High-protein pasta (such as chickpea or lentil pasta)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 8 ounces Button mushrooms, sliced
• 1 Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 medium Zucchini, diced
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 cups Baby spinach
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the high-protein pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are lightly browned and tender.

Step 5

Stir in the sliced red bell pepper and diced zucchini. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.

Step 6

Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes until warmed through.

Step 7

Stir in the baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 8

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together gently.

Step 9

Season the pasta-vegetable mixture with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 10

Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta. Toss to combine until the cheese is melted and incorporated.

Step 11

Garnish the dish with chopped fresh basil before serving.

Step 12

Serve the high-protein pasta immediately, hot and flavorful.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1213.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1787.4

Total Fat 62.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 40mg	0%
Sodium 1981.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 236.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.7g	0%
Total Sugars 23.5g
Protein 99.4g	0%

Vitamin D 22.7IU	0%
Calcium 805.6mg	0%
Iron 20.9mg	0%
Potassium 4367.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.5%

Protein: 20.8%

Carbs: 49.7%