Whole Wheat Pasta With Extra Protein [Bulkbites.com]
- Servings: 1
- Time: 25 minutes
For me Pasta is always a quick wholesome meal that can substitute any gourmet special treat. Whole wheat pasta is always available in my kitchen and I use to experiment with my pasta and some of my experiments are worth to share with your.
I have cooked up this recipe out of necessity, I want my pasta with extra protein so I add edamame beans along with spinach to my pasta preparation and it goes really well for the recipe. Edamame beans provide extra protein to the pasta and spinach is there for iron and fiber that is needed for absorption and circulation of the nutrients in the body. Look at this fresh pasta recipe with extra protein to try for your next supper.
Nutrition
- calories: 625
- protein: 24
- carbs: 112
- fat: 9
- saturated fat: 0.81
- polyunsaturated fat: 2.1
- monounsaturated fat: 1.84
- cholesterol: 0
- sodium: 103
- potassium: 936
- dietary fiber: 8.87
- sugars: 3.49
- vitamin a: 503
- vitamin c: 26
- calcium: 252
- iron: 8
- magnesium: 0
- complex carbs: 99.64
- other fats: 4.25
Ingredients
- 1 unit Whole Wheat Pasta
- 0.5 cup Edamame, frozen, prepared
- 0.5 cup Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
- 1 gram Oil, olive, salad or cooking
- 1 tbsp chopped Onions, raw
- 1 tsp, ground Spices, oregano, dried
- 1 tbsp chopped Garlic
- 1 dash Salt, table
- 1 tsp Spices, chili powder
- 1 tbsp, leaves Spices, basil, dried
- 1 fl oz Lemon juice, raw
- 1 tsp, ground Spices, pepper, black
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta as per package instructions, drain and reserve for later use.
- Meanwhile steam the edamame beans until soft.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and pour little olive oil to it.
- Once the oil is hot add onion, garlic and cook until translucent.
- Add edamame beans and spinach cook for 2-3 minutes while stirring.
- Add cooked pasta, basil, oregano, lemon juice, chili flacks, salt and pepper mix well to combine all. Cook until all the liquid is evaporated.
- Remove from the heat and serve hot.