Ⓥ High Protein Spinach Pasta

INGREDIENTS:

• 16 oz of pasta of choice, I used chickpea penne
• 8 oz of fresh spinach
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 package of silken tofu
• 4 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1/4 cup cashews
• 6 tbsp help seeds
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp fresh basil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• pinch of red pepper flakes
• Optional garnish: vegan Parmesan

METHOD:

• Cook the pasta according to package instructions al dente, drain & reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  
• Add the olive oil to a pan over medium heat & add the spinach. Cook for a couple of minutes then add it to a blender with the remaining ingredients.
  
• Add the pasta water & blend well. Serve hot & top with vegan Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!