If you’re looking for a meal that’s equal parts comfort food and feel-good fuel, this Creamy High-Protein Spinach & Basil Macaroni is about to become your new favourite.
Made with The Protein Fix’s Spinach & Basil High Protein Macaroni, this dish is packed with flavour before you even start cooking. The pasta brings subtle herbaceous notes of basil and spinach to every bite, while chickpeas, creamy yoghurt, and fresh vegetables transform it into a protein-packed meal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious.
The best part? It looks like something you’d order at a trendy café but comes together in under 30 minutes.
Bring a pot of salted water to the boil and cook the Spinach & Basil Macaroni until perfectly al dente. Reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining.
Heat olive oil in a large pan and sauté the onion until soft and fragrant. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Toss in the cherry tomatoes and cook until they begin to soften and blister. Add the chickpeas and spinach and cook until everything is warmed through and the spinach has wilted.
Reduce the heat and stir through the yoghurt, nutritional yeast, oregano, chilli flakes, salt, and pepper. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water to create a silky, creamy sauce.
Add the cooked macaroni and gently toss until every piece is coated in the creamy herb sauce. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for brightness.
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This is one of those recipes that somehow manages to feel indulgent and wholesome at the same time. The creamy sauce clings to every piece of spinach and basil macaroni, while the chickpeas add satisfying texture and an extra protein punch.
Whether you’re meal-prepping for the week, feeding the family, or simply treating yourself to a colourful bowl of comfort, this recipe proves that healthy eating never has to be boring.
One bowl. Plenty of protein. Lots of flavour. That’s what we call a pasta-bility.
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