How to Make High-Protein Spaghetti with Spinach and Tomato Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spaghetti is a beloved pasta dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It's a versatile noodle that can be paired with a variety of sauces and toppings, making it a go-to meal for many families. However, traditional spaghetti dishes can often be high in carbohydrates and low in protein, leaving you feeling hungry soon after eating. That's why we've created a delicious and nutritious recipe for High-Protein Spaghetti with Spinach and Tomato Sauce.

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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces enriched thin spaghetti (such as Ronzoni® Smart Taste®)
  • 2 teaspoons pine nuts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • 2 small shallots, julienned
  • 8 cherry tomatoes, halved, or more to taste
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 (5 ounce) package fresh spinach
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in the thin spaghetti, bring back to a boil, and cook pasta over medium heat until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
  • While pasta is cooking, place pine nuts in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until golden-brown, about 3 minutes. Remove nuts to a plate.
  • Add olive oil to the skillet and increase heat to medium. Add garlic, shallots, cherry tomatoes, and lemon zest; cook and stir until shallots have softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add spinach, lemon juice, toasted pine nuts, salt, and pepper; cook until spinach has wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add drained pasta, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and reserved pasta water; mix to combine. Serve with remaining Parmesan sprinkled on top.
  • Nutrition

    373 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 157mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 70g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 40mg
    • Calcium: 141mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 374mg