Green Goddess Pasta
Vibrant hues of wholesome green goddess sauce meet velvety pasta goodness to make a bowl bursting with summer flavors. Packed with protein-rich white beans, nutrient-rich spinach, and fresh herbs, this Green Goddess Pasta celebrates health and flavor. This Green Goddess Pasta Recipe comes together in just 20 minutes. It’s perfect for a quick lunch or a busy weeknight dinner when you’re not in the mood to cook.
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Why You’ll Love This Green Goddess Pasta
Protein-Packed – This pasta is secretly loaded with 28g of protein per serve! White beans, nutritional yeast, hemp seeds, and spinach all pack a punch of protein so you can chow down on delicious pasta while hitting your protein goals.
Secretly Loaded with Veggies – This green goddess pasta sauce is loaded with an entire package of spinach! It’s the best way to get in a heap of greens and best of all it’s packed with delicious flavours that enhance the earthy spinachy flavour.
Done in Under 20 Minutes – Pop your pasta on to boil and while that cooks make your sauce in a blender. It’s that easy!
Packed with Nutrients – Made with nutrient-rich, low-calorie superfood spinach and other wholesome ingredients like hemp seeds, fresh herbs, and lemon juice, this homemade green goddess sauce not only adds vibrant color to your pasta but also provides a hefty dose of vitamins and minerals.
Dairy-Free – Don’t be fooled by its creamy texture; this pasta dish is entirely dairy-free. The secret to its lusciousness lies in the combination of pasta water, white beans, and hemp seeds which work together to create a velvety sauce without heavy cream or cheese.
How to Make Green Goddess Pasta
Boil Pasta
Put your pasta on to boil and cook according to package directions.
Make Green Goddess Pasta Sauce
Steam or boil your spinach for 5 minutes until wilted.
Remove it from the water and add it to a blender with the rest of the ingredients to make the green goddess sauce.
Toss & Serve
Pour your sauce over your pasta, serve, and enjoy!
Recipe Tips for Green Goddess Pasta
Make it gluten-free: Use gluten-free pasta for those with gluten sensitivities. You can also use chickpea pasta or lentil-based pasta for a higher protein option.
Swap hemp seeds in green goddess sauce with cashews, pinenuts, sunflower seeds, or walnuts for a different flavour and texture.
For a protein boost: Add tofu, vegan chicken, chickpeas, or a protein of your choice for some extra protein. You can also swap the pasta for a legume pasta.
For extra cheesy flavour: Top it with vegan parmesan cheese. Try my homemade cashew parmesan recipe here!
Experiment with different greens of your choice, like kale, broccoli, peas, or avocado.
Spice it up! Experiment by adding different fresh herbs to your sauce. Fresh basil would be a great addition but feel free to get creative!
Adjust sauce consistency: If the sauce is too thick, add the reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
Storage tip: Store in an airtight container. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days. When reheating the pasta, add a splash of water or plant-based milk for a smooth and creamy sauce.
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Green Goddess Pasta
Ingredients
- 375 g pasta
- 1 large package spinach 400g
- 1 cup white beans
- 1 clove garlic
- ⅓ cup nutritional yeast
- ⅓ cup hemp seeds
- Juice of half a lemon
- ⅓ cup fresh chives
- Handful of parsley
- ¼ cup reserved pasta water
- ¼ – ½ tsp salt to taste
Instructions
- Put your pasta on to boil and cook according to package directions.
- Steam or boil your spinach for 5 minutes until wilted.
- Remove your spinach from the water, then add to a blender with the rest of your ingredients to make the green goddess sauce.
- Add reserved pasta water to get your desired consistency and add salt to taste.
- Pour your sauce over your pasta, serve, and enjoy.