Green Goddess Pasta

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  2. 2Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  3. 3Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  4. 4Place a nonstick pan over medium heat and spray with olive oil cooking spray.
  5. 5Place a nonstick pan over medium heat and spray with olive oil cooking spray.
  6. 6Place a nonstick pan over medium heat and spray with olive oil cooking spray.
  7. 7Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  8. 8Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  9. 9Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  10. 10Add frozen peas, baby spinach, and 2 tablespoons of water to the pan and cook until the spinach is completely wilted.
  11. 11Add frozen peas, baby spinach, and 2 tablespoons of water to the pan and cook until the spinach is completely wilted.
  12. 12Add frozen peas, baby spinach, and 2 tablespoons of water to the pan and cook until the spinach is completely wilted.
  13. 13To a high-speed blender, add cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and salt.
  14. 14To a high-speed blender, add cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and salt.
  15. 15To a high-speed blender, add cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and salt.
  16. 16Using a slotted spoon, add the cooked spinach and peas to the blender.
  17. 17Using a slotted spoon, add the cooked spinach and peas to the blender.
  18. 18Using a slotted spoon, add the cooked spinach and peas to the blender.
  19. 19Add 1/3 cup of unsweetened almond milk to the blender, increasing to 1/2 cup if the sauce is too thick, then blend until smooth.
  20. 20Add 1/3 cup of unsweetened almond milk to the blender, increasing to 1/2 cup if the sauce is too thick, then blend until smooth.
  21. 21Add 1/3 cup of unsweetened almond milk to the blender, increasing to 1/2 cup if the sauce is too thick, then blend until smooth.
  22. 22Transfer the cooked pasta back to the pan used for the spinach.
  23. 23Transfer the cooked pasta back to the pan used for the spinach.
  24. 24Transfer the cooked pasta back to the pan used for the spinach.
  25. 25Pour the green goddess sauce on top of the pasta and mix until it is evenly coated.
  26. 26Pour the green goddess sauce on top of the pasta and mix until it is evenly coated.
  27. 27Pour the green goddess sauce on top of the pasta and mix until it is evenly coated.
  28. 28Serve and enjoy the Green Goddess Pasta.
  29. 29Serve and enjoy the Green Goddess Pasta.
  30. 30Serve and enjoy the Green Goddess Pasta.

Ingredients

  • mafaldine pasta
  • mafaldine pasta
  • mafaldine pasta
  • 0.5 yellow onion
  • 0.5 yellow onion
  • 0.5 yellow onion
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 5 oz baby spinach
  • 5 oz baby spinach
  • 5 oz baby spinach
  • 0.5 cup low fat cottage cheese
  • 0.5 cup low fat cottage cheese
  • 0.5 cup low fat cottage cheese
  • 0.33 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 0.33 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 0.33 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 0.33 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 0.33 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 0.33 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • olive oil cooking spray
  • olive oil cooking spray
  • olive oil cooking spray
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp water

Equipment

nonstick panhigh-speed blenderpotslotted spoon

Tips

  • You can make this a high protein meal by swapping regular pasta with protein pasta.
  • Add more salt to taste as needed.
  • Start with 1/3 cup of almond milk and increase to 1/2 cup if the sauce is too thick.