NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

3 oz red lentil penne

0.5 cup silken tofu

2 tbsp nutritional yeast

2 tbsp hemp hearts

3 cloves garlic

1 cup fresh baby spinach

1 tbsp lemon juice

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the red lentil penne according to package instructions until tender.

• 2

  While the pasta cooks, place the silken tofu, nutritional yeast, garlic cloves, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper into a high-speed blender.

• 3

  Blend the sauce ingredients until completely smooth and creamy, adding a tablespoon of pasta water if needed to reach your desired consistency.

• 4

  Before draining the pasta, add the fresh baby spinach to the boiling water for 30 seconds until just wilted, then drain everything together.

• 5

  Return the pasta and spinach to the pot over low heat and pour the creamy garlic sauce over the top.

• 6

  Toss gently for 1-2 minutes until the sauce is warmed through and coats the pasta evenly.

• 7

  Divide into bowls and garnish with hemp hearts and freshly chopped parsley before serving.