An easy wya to get soooo much protein but also eat pasta :)
Recipe: Makes 2 cups sauce
Ingredients:
2 cups defrosted shelled edamame
1/2 tsp garlic paste
1/4 cup no salt added cottage cheese (if using regular cottage cheese, omit the garlic salt)
1/2 of an avocado
1/2 cup water
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 ounces Neufchâtel cheese or 1/3 less fat cream cheese
1/2 cup mac and cheese blend shredded cheese
Juice of 1/2 lemon
3/4 tsp garlic salt
1 pint cherry tomatoes - sliced in half (optional)
12 oz of a protein pasta like chickpea (you can also use regular pasta)
Parmesan cheese topping! Non-negotiable :)
Directions:
1) Blend all ingredients, besides the tomatoes and pasta, in a blender and set aside for later.
2) Cook pasta to instructions.
3) Using a large pan, turn heat to medium, add tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until starting to cook and look wrinkly. Add pasta and sauce and cook until the sauce is heated through. Serve immediately with Parmesan cheese!