High-Protein Vegan Marry Me Pasta That Will Steal Your Heart

This Marry Me Pasta combines lentil pasta, creamy cashew sauce, and vibrant vegetables for a heart-stealing, protein-rich meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian, Vegan

Calories: 500

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

8 ounces Lentil Pasta Gluten-free base that packs 38g of protein per bowl

For the Creamy Sauce

1 cup Cashews Soaked before blending for a smooth texture
¼ cup Nutritional Yeast Adds cheesy flavor, optional
1 cup Soy Milk Dairy-free liquid, can be replaced with almond or oat milk

For the Vegetables

2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
1 medium Yellow Onion Finely sliced
1 medium Red Bell Pepper Cut into thin slices
½ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Thinly sliced
3 cloves Garlic Minced

For the Seasoning

1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
1 teaspoon Cajun Spices
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
Sea Salt Flakes To taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper To taste

For the Finale

1 can Butter Beans Drained
2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach Lightly wilted
¼ cup Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish
½ medium Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed

Equipment

High-speed blender
large skillet
pot

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Soak 1 cup of cashews in boiling water for 30 minutes, then drain.
Cook 8 ounces of lentil pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions for 8-10 minutes.
Blend soaked cashews, ¼ cup nutritional yeast, and 1 cup of soy milk until smooth.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet, sauté 1 sliced onion for 5 minutes.
Add 1 sliced red bell pepper and ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, cover and cook for 10 minutes.
Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon Cajun spices, and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika.
Add 1 drained can of butter beans, cook for 2 minutes, then pour in cashew cream.
Toss in the cooked lentil pasta, fold in 2 cups fresh baby spinach and ¼ cup chopped parsley.
Squeeze juice from half a lemon, season with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 38gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 15gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 25mg

Notes

For creamy sauce, soak cashews overnight. Add extra veggies for more nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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