High Protein Vodka Pasta
This high protein vodka pasta is the kind of meal that tastes way more indulgent than it actually is. Rich, silky, and loaded with that classic cozy flavor, it clings to every strand of pasta and makes dinner feel extra satisfying. If you’re craving comfort food but still want something balanced, this one seriously delivers.
Servings: 2
Calories: 450.8kcal
Ingredients
Pasta:
- 112 g Pappardelle Pasta (Central Market)
Vodka Sauce:
- 3 g Olive Oil
- ¼ small Red Onion (cubed)
- 2 tsp Garlic (minced)
- 50 g Roasted Garlic Tomato Paste (Red Gold)
- 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
- 2 tbsp Vodka or Pasta Reserve
- 110 g Reduced Fat Cottage Cheese (Good Culture)
- ¼ cup Pasta Reserve
Toppings:
- 10 g Grated Parmesan Cheese (Kraft)
- 56 g Mozzarella Cheese (Trader Joe’s)
- 82 g Chick’n Strips (Gardein)
- Chopped Basil
Instructions
Pasta:
- Boil and cook your pasta according to package instructions. Be sure not to drain and discard of the pasta reserve water as we will be using it!112 g (2 servings) Pappardelle Pasta
Vodka Sauce:
- Start off by heating olive oil in a nonstick pan on low to medium heat.3 g (0.75 tsp) Olive Oil
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft.1/4 small Red Onion, 2 tsp Garlic
- Then add in your tomato paste and crushed red pepper. Mix everything again for 2-3 minutes before adding in your vodka and letting it simmer into a sauce. Turn off the heat and let it cool.50 g (0.33 cup) Roasted Garlic Tomato Paste, 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper, 2 tbsp Vodka or Pasta Reserve
- In a blender, add cottage cheese and a 1/4 cup of pasta reserve water. Blend until smooth. Add more water if needed.110 g (0.5 cup) Reduced Fat Cottage Cheese, 1/4 cup Pasta Reserve
- Once smooth, add the tomato base to the blender with the smooth cottage cheese and blend again.
- Then add back to your pan and barely turn on the heat. If the sauce gets too hot, it unfortunately will separate. If it does, don’t fret as it’s not a big deal because all the flavor is still there!
- Start to stir the sauce and add more reserve water as needed to get the consistency you want. Once it’s good, add in the cooked pasta and coat in the sauce.
Toppings:
- Cook your chick’n strips by baking in an air fryer at 350° for 8-10 minutes.82 g (3 pieces) Chick’n Strips
- Serve your pasta in two serving dishes. Then add in all your toppings!10 g (2 tsp) Grated Parmesan Cheese, 56 g (4 tbsp) Mozzarella Cheese, Chopped Basil
Video Tutorial
Nutrition Information
High Protein Vodka Pasta
Serving Size
1 Serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
450.8
% Daily Value*
Fat
14.2
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
5.7
g
36
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1.2
g
Cholesterol
30
mg
10
%
Sodium
665
mg
29
%
Potassium
140
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
49.5
g
17
%
Fiber
2.8
g
12
%
Sugar
7.5
g
8
%
Protein
31.2
g
62
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe.