High Protein Green Goddess Pasta

High Protein Green Goddess Pasta

This High Protein Green Goddess Pasta is creamy, can be totally dairy-free, packed with plant-based protein, and tastes delicious! It's super quick to make, perfect for meal prep, and proof that pasta can be healthy too.

The perfect pasta recipe when you're craving comfort but also want to eat healthy 💚

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Ingredients

  • 200g pasta of choice (Gluten-free works great!)
  • ½ bunch kale (stems removed, leaves roughly chopped)
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 250g silken tofu
  • 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
  • 4 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp hemp seeds
  • 1 ½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional Finish: 1 tbsp butter, a splash of milk, chilli flakes/Tabasco, and grated Parmesan cheese.

Method

  1. Cook your pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente. Important: Reserve at least 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, add the kale, spinach, silken tofu, peas, basil, garlic, nutritional yeast, hemp seeds, and apple cider vinegar to a high-speed blender. Add ½ tsp of salt and a splash of the reserved pasta water. Blend until the sauce is completely smooth and vibrant green.
  3. Pour the green sauce into a large pan over medium heat. Cook for 3–5 minutes; this helps remove the raw taste of the kale and allows the garlic to mellow. If the sauce is too thick, add more pasta water ½ cup at a time.
  4. Toss the cooked pasta into the pan with the sauce. For a richer finish, stir in a knob of butter and a splash of milk to increase the silkiness.
  5. Season with extra salt and pepper to taste. Plate it up and top with chilli flakes (or a dash of Tabasco) and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately while hot!
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