Creamy Lentil Pasta Sauce - High Protein Recipe
Creamy Lentil Pasta Sauce is a protein-packed vegan recipe made with red lentils, cashews, and miso for a rich, dairy-free dinner.
Ingredients
Creamy Lentil Pasta Sauce
- 1 cup dry red lentils
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 3 cups veg broth
- 1 tbsp miso paste
- ½ cup nutritional yeast
- ½ cup raw cashews pre-soaked in boiling water for 20 mins
- 3-4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- salt & pepper to taste
Pasta
- 500g pasta noodles of choice
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese for topping vegan
Instructions
- Wash the lentils thoroughly, and slice up the carrot.
- In a large pot on medium heat, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add in the lentils and carrots and simmer for around 10 mins.
- Meanwhile, cook your pasta noodles according to the package instructions. Save a little pasta reserve water for later.
- Now, add the lentils and carrots into a high-powered blender with the soaked and drained cashews, miso, nutritional yeast, garlic and lemon juice. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- (Note: a high powered blender works best here to get a creamy texture. If you're blender is not high-powered you may have to soak the cashews overnight to avoid getting a grainy texture)
- Drain the noodles, and add them back into a pot with the sauce, and a little pasta reserve water. Cook for 1 min on low or until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve with a little fresh grated parm on top and some fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Note: Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used.
Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.
Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 300g | Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 410mg | Potassium: 900mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 9800IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 4.5mg
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