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Protein-rich Creamy Tomato Pasta

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Protein-Rich Creamy Tomato Pasta

Protein-rich Creamy Tomato Pasta
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This recipe is inspired by summer vegetables like tomato, pepper & zucchini. When they are properly ripe and flavorful, vegetable don’t need much else to make an amazing dish! This recipe is high in protein as it also includes tofu sneaked in.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
This is feeding: 2 people
Author: Amelie Balland @amelietahiti

Ingredients

  • 2 servings Spaghetti

Sauce

  • 2 Tomatoes large & ripe
  • 1 Bell pepper
  • 1/2 Zucchini raw
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 Shallot or onion powder
  • Olive Oil
  • 1 handful Cashew
  • 100 g Tofu

Toppings

  • 100 g Tofu scrambled
  • Pine Nuts
  • Basil

Instructions

  • Cut the tomato in half, as well as the bell pepper (removing seeds and white parts).
  • Place on a tray to go in the oven, sprinkle salt, onion powder & olive oil on top. Make sure it’s envely coated.
  • Place on the grill in the oven 25min or 20min at 200C. The veg should come out roasted and browned. Allow to cool 2-3 minutes. Meanwhile cook your pasta & drain.
  • In a blender, add the veggies & the other sauce ingredients. Blitz on a high, adjust salt.
  • Pour the sauce over the pasta, serve in your favorite coconut bowls, sprinkle pine nuts & scrambled tofu on top.

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