22g Protein Shrimp Pasta Recipe
This 22g protein shrimp pasta lets carbs and confidence coexist without lectures.
Silky noodles, juicy vegan shrimp, and bold sauce prove strength eating can still feel indulgent.
Grab a fork, ignore food guilt, and eat like balance finally showed up.
22g Protein Shrimp Pasta Recipe
This vegan protein shrimp pasta delivers creamy comfort, solid protein, and satisfying texture without animal ingredients.It fits busy nights, post-workout hunger, and women who demand flavor with purpose.
Ingredients
- Vegan shrimp soy or pea protein based: 220 g
- Pasta penne or spaghetti: 160 g (dry)
- Olive oil: 1½ tbsp
- Garlic minced: 1 tbsp
- Onion finely chopped: ¼ cup
- Tomato puree: 1 cup
- Oat cream or cashew cream: ¼ cup
- Italian seasoning: 1 tsp
- Chili flakes: ¼ tsp
- Salt: ¾ tsp
- Black pepper: ½ tsp
- Nutritional yeast: 1 tbsp
- Fresh basil or parsley chopped: 2 tbsp
Instructions
- Boil pasta using 160 g in salted water until al dente.
- Heat a pan with olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and sauté 3 minutes until soft.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add vegan shrimp using 220 g, cooking 3 minutes per side.
- Pour tomato puree, cream, seasoning, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer sauce 6 minutes, stirring gently.
- Add cooked pasta and toss evenly.
- Finish with nutritional yeast and herbs, then serve warm.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Total Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 22 g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving %)
- Vitamin B12: 40%
- Iron: 24%
- Zinc: 22%
- Phosphorus: 28%
- Magnesium: 20%
Additional Notes / Tips to Enhance the Flavor
Add lemon zest if richness needs brightness.Swap pasta with whole wheat for extra bite and patience.
Let the dish rest two minutes so sauce hugs properly.
