{"id":"21d4bc3b-edbd-46ef-a992-288acace831a","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/21d4bc3b-edbd-46ef-a992-288acace831a","source_url":"https://plantbaes.com/high-protein-vegan-marry-me-pasta-meal-prep/","title":"High-Protein Vegan 'Marry Me Pasta' (Meal-Prep)","description":"A flavorful and protein-packed pasta dish featuring lentil pasta, creamy cashew sauce, butter beans, vegetables, and spices. This recipe is satisfying, easy to make, and perfect for a delicious and nutritious meal.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT35M","image_url":"https://plantbaes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/High-Protein-Vegan-Marry-Me-Pasta.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"12 oz lentil pasta","item":"lentil pasta","quantity":12,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"1/4 cup cashews  (raw)","item":"cashews","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"raw"},{"text":"1/4 cup nutritional yeast","item":"nutritional yeast","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 cups soy milk","item":"soy milk","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 tsp olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2  yellow onions (finely sliced)","item":"yellow onions","quantity":2,"preparation":"finely sliced"},{"text":"2  red bell pepper (thinly sliced)","item":"red bell pepper","quantity":2,"preparation":"thinly sliced"},{"text":"2 oz sun-dried tomatoes (thinly sliced)","item":"sun-dried tomatoes","quantity":2,"unit":"oz","preparation":"thinly sliced"},{"text":"3  garlic cloves  (peeled and minced)","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":3,"preparation":"peeled and minced"},{"text":"1.5 tbsp tomato paste","item":"tomato paste","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1.5 tsp cajun spices","item":"cajun spices","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tsp smoked paprika","item":"smoked paprika","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1.5 cups cooked butter beans","item":"cooked butter beans","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"sea salt flakes (to taste)","item":"sea salt flakes","preparation":"to taste"},{"text":"freshly ground black pepper (to taste)","item":"freshly ground black pepper","preparation":"to taste"},{"text":"4 cups baby spinach (roughly chopped)","item":"baby spinach","quantity":4,"unit":"cup","preparation":"roughly chopped"},{"text":"1/4 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)","item":"fresh parsley","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"1.5 tbsp lemon juice","item":"lemon juice","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tbsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a heat-safe bowl, cover the cashews with boiling water and let them sit for 30 minutes to soften. Drain and set aside."},{"number":2,"text":"Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions."},{"number":3,"text":"Prepare the cashew cream: In a blender, add the cashews, nutritional yeast, and soy milk, and blend until perfectly smooth."},{"number":4,"text":"Prepare the sauce: Add olive oil and onions to a large saucepan on medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes covered."},{"number":5,"text":"Add the red bell pepper and sun-dried tomatoes, reduce the heat, and cook covered for 10 minutes, stirring regularly."},{"number":6,"text":"Add the garlic, tomato paste, cajun spices, smoked paprika, butter beans, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring regularly. Stir in the cashew cream and cook for a further 2 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken."},{"number":7,"text":"Assemble: Add the pasta, spinach, parsley, and lemon juice to the pot and stir until the spinach is just wilted. Adjust salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:13.258785+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:13.258785+00:00"}