One pot protein pasta is loaded with green beans, garlic and parmesan cheese. This easy recipe makes a delicious lunch or dinner.
Why you’ll love one pot protein pasta
- First of all, it’s made in one pot!
- It is loaded with green beans, garlic and parmesan cheese.
- Protein pasta is used to make this meal protein packed.
- Additionally, check out this Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad recipe!
Ingredients needed to make this protein pasta
- Protein pasta, barilla protein pasta
- Garlic adds lots of flavor
- Shallot, or red onion, will also help add flavor
- Olive oil, or butter is used to to sauté the garlic and shallot
- Broth, veggie or chicken, is added to cook the pasta
- Milk, or canned coconut milk, is also added to cook the pasta
- Frozen green beans is the main veggie. Feel free to use frozen peas instead!
- Parmesan cheese will add flavor and creaminess
- Lastly, salt and pepper to taste
Delicious one pot protein pasta
If you’re looking for a quick and easy protein packed meal, this pasta recipe is for you. This one pot pasta is probably one of the easiest you will ever make because all the ingredients get tossed right into the pan. Yep, even the uncooked protein pasta!
Firstly, you want to grab a large pan or pot.
Secondly, add 2 tablespoons of butter or oil to the pan. Add in the garlic and shallot and sauté until fragrant.
Thirdly, add in the broth, milk, and pasta. Bring the mixture to a boil and boil for 8 minutes.
Then, add the frozen green beans and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
Lastly, stir in the parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Make this dish extra protein packed
In addition to the protein pasta, are you looking to add some more protein to this dish?
Top this easy pasta dish with some grilled chicken, shrimp or even some salmon!
Other dinner recipes that you’ll love
Definitely try some of my other favorite dinner recipes below!
- Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo
- The Best Flavorful Turkey Meatballs
- BBQ Jalapeno Cheddar Turkey Burgers
- Easy Pesto Turkey Bowls
Healthy One Pot Pasta (Garlic, Green Beans, Parmesan)
Ingredients
- 1-2 clove garlic minced
- 1 shallot or ¼ of a red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 2 cups broth veggie or chicken
- 1 ¼ cup whole milk or canned coconut milk
- 8 oz protein pasta regular pasta works too
- 10 oz bag of frozen green beans or fresh
- ⅓-½ cup parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp salt and pepper
Instructions
- To start, grab a large pan or pot.
- Then, add 2 tablespoons of butter or oil to the pan with the garlic and shallot. Sauté until fragrant.
- Now add in the broth, milk, and pasta. Bring the mixture to a boil and boil for 8 minutes.
- Then, add in the bag of frozen green beans and cook for another 3-4 minutes (until green beans are thawed and pasta is cooked).
- Finally, stir in the parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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