This Sun-Dried Tomato Protein Pasta is a quick, easy, and healthy one pan meal. This meal is also gluten free, soy free, nut free, and high protein! Even though this is a pasta dish, it is very macro friendly and does not feel like a “heavy” dish. It does not have a rich sauce and gets most of it’s flavor from the sun-dried tomatoes! It is super cozy for the holidays and I know you’re going to love it! I love adding some chicken to this pasta to increase the protein. The lemon whipped ricotta brings this dish to a whole other level so don’t skip out on that. If you like the sound of this recipe, be sure to try my Pumpkin Mac & Cheese (High Protein & Gluten Free!) as well.
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Ingredients
- 4.4 oz. sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (not soaked in oil. If you get a can soaked in oil, drain them. I get the pouches not in oil)
- 2 small shallots, diced
- 3 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Red pepper flakes to taste
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 16 oz protein penne pasta – I use the brand Banza
- 4 to 4 1/2 cups water to cook pasta in. All brands cook differently so add it as you need to!
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2-3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons salted grass fed butter
- 1/3 mixed cup of chopped fresh parsley, basil, and/or any herbs you prefer!
How To Make It
- Heat a large wok or pot over medium-high heat. Add the shallots & garlic. Cook until fragrant. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook another 3-5 minutes.
- Add 4 to 4 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, add the pasta, and cook, stirring often, until the pasta is al dente, 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whip the ricotta and lemon juice in a food processor until creamy. Season with salt to taste.
- To the pasta, stir in in the parmesan & butter. Stir until creamy & melted.
- Turn off heat and stir in fresh herbs. Top with half the whipped ricotta. Save remaining ricotta for serving with individual plates. I serve mine with some grilled chicken for extra protein!! Adding 4 oz chicken will bring you to about 52g protein/serving.
How To Store Leftovers
You can store your leftovers in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days for best freshness. When you are ready to enjoy your leftovers, just pop them in the microwave for about 45 seconds per serving.
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Sun-Dried Tomato Protein Pasta With Whipped Lemon Ricotta
Ingredients
Instructions
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Heat up a large wok over medium-high heat with oil.
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Add in the diced onion, garlic and ground turkey; season with salt & pepper. Break up the meat, cooking until no longer pink, about 5-8 minutes.
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Add in the chicken broth, milk, tomato sauce, pasta, paprika and oregano. Stir until well combined. Bring to a gentle boil. Cook uncovered until the pasta is nice and tender, about 10 minutes Be sure to stir every so often so the pasta cooks evenly and doesn’t get stuck to the bottom of the pan.
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Turn off heat and stir in the cheese. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 317kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 13.4g21%
- Saturated Fat 6.1g31%
- Cholesterol 32.4mg11%
- Sodium 385.2mg17%
- Total Carbohydrate 34.4g12%
- Dietary Fiber 8g32%
- Sugars 5.3g
- Protein 21.5g43%
* 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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Please note that my nutrition label is approximate and has slight rounding.
