Healthy Vodka Pasta (High Protein)

Name: Healthy Vodka Pasta (High Protein)
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: red lentil pasta (or similar high-protein pasta); olive oil; red onion, diced; garlic, diced; tomato paste; light cream cheese; chopped tomatoes; Whey Protein Neutral; vodka; chilli flakes; parmesan cheese, grated

a spicy & creamy tomato sauce for weeknight dinner

30 min

healthy vodka pasta with high protein penne

By Izy Hossack
August 31, 2022

Why trust us?

A slightly spicy, rich tomato sauce is what this vodka pasta is all about. We’ve served it with red lentil pasta and added our neutral whey to the sauce to increase the protein content. Using cream cheese & Parmesan in the sauce make it rich and creamy whilst tomato paste adds depth. The vodka makes the sauce taste slightly sweeter but you can always leave it out if you’d prefer. A pinch of chilli flakes adds a subtle heat to the dish which will make you want to go back for more!

Ingredients

3 Persons

250 g

red lentil pasta (or similar high-protein pasta)
1 tbsp

olive oil
1

red onion, diced
3 cloves

garlic, diced
2 tbsp

tomato paste
75 g

light cream cheese
1 x 400g tin

chopped tomatoes
30 g

Whey Protein Neutral
3 tbsp

vodka
1 pinch

chilli flakes
30 g

parmesan cheese, grated
1 handful

basil leaves

Preparation

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and add the pasta. Cook according to the time on the packet then drain and set aside.
2

In a large, non-stick frying pan, heat the olive oil over a medium heat. Once hot, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to turn golden – around 7 minutes. Add the garlic and stir for 1 minute, then stir in the tomato paste and cream cheese. Add the chopped tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes so it can thicken slightly.
3

Combine the neutral whey protein with 60ml (¼ cup) water in a small bowl, whisking until smooth.
4

Tip the tomato sauce into a jug (if using a stick blender) or into a free-standing blender. Add the whey protein mixture, the vodka and chilli flakes. Blend the sauce until smooth then return it to the pan. Stir in the pasta and divide between three bowls. Top each bowl of vodka pasta with parmesan cheese and basil then serve.
1

Enjoy!