Springtime Protein Pasta Recipe

Recipe By Matthew Maida

Spring is all about fresh flavors, but traditional pasta dishes can often leave you short on your macros. This easy springtime protein pasta changes the game. By blending Pronativ Unflavored Native Whey directly into a vibrant, bright sauce, you get a silky, cream-free sauce that packs 36g of protein per serving. A simple recipe that tastes like garden-fresh spring in a bowl. Whether it’s a quick post-workout lunch or a weeknight dinner, this is how you level up your pasta game.

Yield
2 servings
Serving Size
½ recipe
Nutrition *
610
Calories
36g
Protein
26g
Fat
56g
Carbs
6g
Sugar
*Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.

Ingredients

Featured Ingredient

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Unflavored Protein Powder
  • 1 cup penne pasta
  • 1 ½ cups peas
  • 1 packed cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 scoops Pronativ Unflavored Native Whey
  • ¼ cup walnuts or pine nuts
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup pasta water (reserved from the pot)

Directions

  1. Cook your pasta in salted water according to the package directions. Before draining, scoop out about half a cup of the starchy pasta water and set it aside.
  2. Put the peas, basil, Pronativ powder, nuts, garlic, Parmesan, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt into a blender and blend until smooth.
  3. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot (with the heat turned off). Pour the pea pesto over the pasta, the reserved pasta water and toss thoroughly. Serve warm.

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Meet Matthew Maida

Hi, I’m Matthew! I’m a Buffalo, NY native and part of the Pronativ team. I spent a few incredible years living in Italy, where I fell in love with the magic of simple, high-quality ingredients. The kitchen is my happy place—I’m always cooking up new ideas and putting a creative spin on high-protein recipes that are as fun to make as they are to eat!

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