Flavorful Protein Bomb: Pasta Sauce

Dear flavor enthusiasts, are you ready to create wonders in the kitchen once again? Today, I've brought you a fantastic pasta sauce recipe that's packed with protein and dairy-free. This sauce, both delicious and nutritious, contains 30 grams of protein per serving. Trust me, this recipe will be the star of your table!

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Flavorful Protein Bomb: Pasta Sauce
Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Servings
4 Servings
Difficulty
Medium
Flavorful Protein Bomb: Pasta Sauce Ingredients 14items
  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 4 medium tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 head of garlic
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 250 grams lentil pasta
  • 340 grams silken tofu
  • ½ cup cashews
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika powder
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1 cup water or non-dairy milk
  • Fresh herbs
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)
How to Make Flavorful Protein Bomb: Pasta Sauce 7steps
1

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Remove the stem and seeds from the bell pepper, and cut the pepper and onion into 6 pieces. Quarter the tomatoes and cut off the top of the garlic.

2

Grease a 13x9 inch dish with olive oil, spread the vegetables in it, and drizzle a bit more oil on top.

3

Roast the vegetables for 30-40 minutes until the edges are slightly charred.

4

Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.

5

Transfer the bell pepper, tomatoes, and onion to a high-speed blender. Squeeze the roasted garlic out of its skin and add it. Then add the tofu, cashews, spices, and water.

6

Blend until the sauce is completely smooth and creamy.

7

Taste, adjust the seasoning, and transfer the sauce to a saucepan. Add the cooked pasta and mix. Garnish with fresh herbs and red pepper flakes before serving. Enjoy!

Flavorful Protein Bomb: Pasta Sauce Cooking Tips

When roasting the vegetables in the oven, let them develop slightly charred edges to enhance the flavor. Believe me, this method will take your sauce to a whole new level!

Nutrition Facts

/serving
481
kcal
30.0g
Protein
50.0g
Carbs
16.0g
Fat

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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in Flavorful Protein Bomb: Pasta Sauce?
One serving of Flavorful Protein Bomb: Pasta Sauce comes to about 481 calories, so it fits easily into a normal day. Protein: 30.0g. Carbohydrates: 50.0g. Fat: 16.0g.
How long does it take to make Flavorful Protein Bomb: Pasta Sauce?
Start to finish, 55 min is enough. Prep: 15 min. Cook: 40 min. Serves 4.
What ingredients do I need for Flavorful Protein Bomb: Pasta Sauce?
You need 14 ingredients, and most are probably already in your kitchen. Here they are: 1 large red bell pepper, 4 medium tomatoes, 1 medium onion, 1 head of garlic, 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil, 250 grams lentil pasta, 340 grams silken tofu, ½ cup cashews...
What diets is Flavorful Protein Bomb: Pasta Sauce suitable for?
Yes — Flavorful Protein Bomb: Pasta Sauce works for these diets: Vegan, Gluten Free.
How to make Flavorful Protein Bomb: Pasta Sauce?
It comes together in 7 steps, each one spelled out below. Difficulty level: Medium.

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Ali T.

3 weeks ago

Tarifiniz harika oldu, makarna sosunu denedim ve bayıldım! Ailem de çok sevdi. 😊

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Murat A.

3 weeks ago

Sos için önerdiğiniz malzemeler harika. Ben ekstra baharat ekledim, lezzet patlaması oldu.

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Pınar E.

3 weeks ago

Bu sosun içine domates püresi yerine rende domates koysam olur mu, sizce tadını etkiler mi?

Şenay K.

3 weeks ago

Süt ürünü içermemesi güzel ama benim damak tadıma biraz fazla tuzlu geldi, bir dahakine daha az koyacağım.

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Buse Ö.

3 weeks ago

Şeker yerine biraz bal ekledim, tatlı bir aroma kattı. Harika bir tarif, çok teşekkürler!