I Made a 75 Gram Protein Pasta... And It Actually Tastes Good

Описание: Today I teamed up with fitness influencer ‪@sarasaffari‬ to make a pasta that hits 75 grams of protein per serving. We kept it simple, clean, and high-protein without sacrificing flavor. If you’re trying to hit your protein goals or just want a pasta that actually fits your macros, this is the one to try.

Full Recipe Here:

HIGH-PROTEIN PINK VODKA PASTA (2 SERVINGS)

Protein: ~72–75g per serving

INGREDIENTS
• 8 oz high-protein pasta
• 1 lb ground turkey or chicken (93%)
• ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp Calabrian chili or red pepper flakes
• ¼ cup vodka
• 1 cup tomato puree
• Salt, pepper
• ½ cup pasta water
• ¼ cup grated parmesan
• 1 tbsp butter (optional)
• Basil

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Cook pasta to al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water.
2. Brown turkey/chicken in a pan with salt and pepper; set aside or keep in pan.
3. Add olive oil, onion, and garlic; cook until soft. Add tomato paste and chili; cook until darkened.
4. Add vodka; reduce 1 minute. Add tomato puree; simmer 3 minutes.
5. Blend cottage cheese with 1–2 tbsp pasta water until smooth; add to sauce.
6. Add meat, pasta, parmesan, and pasta water as needed until glossy.
7. Finish with butter (optional), black pepper, and basil.