High Protein Creamy Corn Pasta | Jackfruitful Kitchen
High Protein Creamy Corn Pasta
5 mins prepServes 6
This High Protein Creamy Corn Pasta is a fresh and flavorful take on summer comfort food. With a protein-rich tofu sauce, sweet corn, and lots of basil, it’s quick, easy, and satisfying. Make it once, and it’ll be in your rotation all season long.
0 Fill a large saucepan with water and salt generously. Bring to a boil and cut the corn off the cob.
1 Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of pasta water.
2 Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a splash of water or cooking oil to coat. Add in the onion and garlic. Saute for 3-4 minutes until tender and fragrant. Add in the corn and increase the heat to medium high. Sauté for 2 minutes until tender and barely golden. Add in the green chiles.
3 Transfer half of the veggie mixture to a high speed blender and add the tofu, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, spices and salt and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy, and season to taste.
4 Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the remaining veggies and turn heat on low. Pour in the sauce and about 1/2 cup of pasta water and stir to combine. Add more pasta water if needed. Sprinkle with fresh basil, top with dairy free Parmesan if desired, and enjoy!