Description
This High Protein Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta recipe blends smoky roasted peppers, creamy Greek yogurt, and parmesan into a protein-packed, comfort food meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or healthy meal prep, it’s rich, easy to make, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
8 ounces pasta of choice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup roasted red peppers
3/4 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup pasta water (reserved)
1 cup white beans or grilled chicken (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until softened and fragrant.
2. Add sautéed mixture to a blender with roasted red peppers, Greek yogurt, and a splash of pasta water. Blend until smooth.
3. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta.
4. Pour blended sauce into the skillet. Stir in parmesan cheese, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Heat gently until warmed through.
5. Add cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. Use reserved pasta water to adjust consistency as needed.
6. Stir in white beans or grilled chicken if using. Heat until everything is warmed through.
7. Serve immediately, topped with extra parmesan and cracked black pepper.
Notes
This sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
For extra protein, use lentil or chickpea pasta.
Add more chili flakes if you prefer extra heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 18mg