HIGH PROTEIN BEETROOT PASTA
INGREDIENTS
4
servings
300 g pasta (uncooked)
250 g pkt cooked beetroot
1 cup cottage cheese
2/3 cup grated parmesan
salt pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp minced garlic (or 3 fresh garlic gloves)
chopped parsley extra sprinkle of parmesan, to serve
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1
Cook pasta according to packet instructions. Before draining, save ½ cup pasta water and put aside.
- 2
Add the beetroot, cottage cheese, parmesan, salt, pepper, and ½ cup of pasta water to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large pan and cook the garlic until caramelised.
- 4
Add the cooked pasta and toss until coated.
- 5
Pour the sauce into the pan and stir through until pasta is fully coated.
- 6
Top with extra parmesan and parsley, and enjoyyy!
- 7
store in the fridge with the lid on for up to 3-4 days