High Protein Pasta recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4-5 garlic cloves
• 5-6 tomatoes
• 1 red bell pepper
• Salt to taste
• 180g paneer
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 cup cooked whole wheat penne pasta (chickpea/lentil/durum wheat is also fine)
• Handful basil leaves
• Chilli flakes

METHOD:

1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan.
2. Add 4-5 chopped garlic cloves, 5-6 chopped tomatoes, and 1 chopped red bell pepper, Sauté well until soft.
3. Add 180g paneer (cubed) and cook for a few minutes.
4. Let this mixture cool slightly, then blend it into a smooth sauce.
5. In the same pan, pour the blended sauce back.
6. Add salt to taste, 1 tsp pepper, and 1 tbsp Italian seasoning. Mix well.
7. Add 1 cup cooked whole wheat penne pasta (or chickpea/lentil/durum wheat pasta).
8. Add a handful of fresh basil leaves and some chilli flakes.
9. Mix everything well and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
10. Serve hot and enjoy your high-protein pasta!