Description
Make this simple, fresh, and high-protein pasta dish featuring zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and creamy Tomato Herb Fromage. It is perfect for a quick, nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small zucchini sliced into half-moons
- 1–1.5 cup cherry tomatoes, whole
- 1 wheel of Rebel Cheese Tomato Herb Fromage
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: chili flakes, fresh basil
- 8 oz pasta, cooked (high protein options: lentil or chickpea pasta)
Instructions
- Cook your pasta according to package directions. Drain the pasta, reserving ¼ cup of the pasta water. Set the drained pasta aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced zucchini and whole cherry tomatoes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until the zucchini softens and the tomato skins start to peel.
- Turn the heat to low. Place the Tomato Herb Fromage wheel into the skillet with the vegetables. Gently stir the cheese as it melts. Add the reserved pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time until you create a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce. Taste the dish and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or chili flakes if desired.
- Top the pasta with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Use lentil or chickpea pasta for the highest protein content.
- Reserve pasta water; the starch helps the cheese emulsify into a smooth sauce.
- This recipe works well for meal prepping for the week.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 65
- Fiber: 9
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 35
Keywords: High Protein Tomato Basil Pasta, Healthy Pasta Recipe, High Protein Meals, Tomato Basil Pasta, Meal Prep Ideas, Quick Dinner, Lentil Pasta, Chickpea Pasta