Summer Tomato Protein Pesto Pasta

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Cuisine: American, Italian

Courses: Main Course

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 4

Calories: 394

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year, Summer

Dietary: Gluten Free, Soy Free, Vegetarian

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil (organic, extra virgin)
1 zucchini (medium, cut into quarters)
14 oz cherry tomatoes (mixed summer cherry tomatoes, cut into halves, about 2 cups)
8 oz. spaghetti (1/2 lb of chickpea spaghetti noodles. I use the brand Banza)
1/2 cup pesto (try my healthy homemade pesto!)
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated, plus more for topping)
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil to cook your pasta in.
2
Once boiling, heat up a large wok or skillet over medium heat with the olive oil.
3
Add your spaghetti to your pot of boiling water and your zucchini to the wok. Cook the zucchini for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4
Add your tomatoes to the wok with the zucchini and cook for another 2 minutes.
5
Your chickpea pasta should be cooked by now. Drain the noodles and add to your wok, along with the pesto, Parmesan cheese, & additional salt & pepper to taste. Stir until fully incorporated and the cheese is melted.
6
Serve your pasta with extra Parmesan cheese, extra pesto, and grilled chicken or protein of choice if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 394kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.1g33%
Saturated Fat 1.7g9%
Cholesterol 5.8mg2%
Sodium 169.8mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 39.7g14%
Dietary Fiber 9.7g39%
Sugars 8.9g
Protein 20g40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Keywords: high protein, pasta, tomatoes, pesto, summer recipes