High Protein Spinach Pasta

1: Cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water as per the packet instructions.

2: Once the pasta is ready, drain it and reserve about half a cup of the pasta water for later.

3: Add the spinach to a pan on medium heat and cook for 2-3 minutes or until wilted.

4: Add a tablespoon of pasta water to the spinach if it’s sticking to the pan.

5: Transfer the spinach to a high speed blender along with silken tofu, nutritional yeast, cashews, hemp seeds, garlic, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

6: Blend until the sauce is smooth, adding reserved pasta water to loosen it up if needed.

7: Pour the spinach sauce into the pan and heat it on low temperature until warm.

8: Tip the pasta into the sauce and stir to combine.

9: Serve with a drizzle of olive oil, an extra pinch of pepper, and grated vegan parmesan if desired.