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Plant-Based Protein Shreds Pesto Pasta

Plant-Based Protein Shreds Pesto Pasta

with Basil and Heirloom Tomatoes
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Calories
840 kcal
Protein
34g protein
Total
30 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Sulphites
  • Milk
  • Mustard
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Tree nuts
  • Wheat
  • Egg
  • Fish
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Crustaceans
  • Gluten
  • Sulphites
  • Peanuts
  • Triticale
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

200 g

Plant-Based Protein Shreds

170 g

Spaghetti

(Contains: Wheat)

7 g

Basil

1 unit(s)

Zucchini

113 g

Baby Heirloom Tomatoes

1 tbsp

Balsamic Vinegar

(Contains: Sulphites May be present: Mustard, Sesame, Soy, Tree nuts, Wheat, Egg, Fish, Milk)

¼ cup

Parmesan Cheese, shredded

(Contains: Milk)

1 tbsp

Garlic Puree

(May be present: Wheat, Crustaceans, Fish, Mustard, Gluten, Sesame, Sulphites, Soy, Milk, Tree nuts, Egg)

¼ cup

Basil Pesto

(Contains: Milk May be present: Soy, Sulphites)

4.3 g

Italian Seasoning

(May be present: Milk, Mustard, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Triticale, Wheat)

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Oil*

0.13 tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

1 tbsp

Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

Calories840 kcal
Fat45 g
Saturated Fat10 g
Carbohydrate81 g
Sugar7 g
Dietary Fiber8 g
Protein34 g
Cholesterol25 mg
Sodium1260 mg
Trans Fat0.5 g
Potassium700 mg
Calcium250 mg
Iron4.5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Large Pot
Colander
Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

Prep
1
  • Before starting, wash and dry all produce.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high (use same for 4 servings).
  • Meanwhile, halve zucchini lengthwise, then cut into 1/4-inch half-moons.
  • Halve tomatoes.
Cook spagehtti
2
  • To the boiling water, add spaghetti. Cook for 12-13 min, until tender but still firm to the bite.
  • Reserve 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) pasta water.
  • Strain spaghetti, then return to the pot, off heat.
Cook plant-based protein shreds and zucchini
3
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high.
  • When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then protein shreds, garlic puree and Italian Seasoning. Cook for 6-8 min, tossing occasionally, until cooked through.**
  • Add zucchini. Cook for 3-4 min, stirring occasionally, until tender. Season with salt and pepper.
Make sauce
4
  • To the pan with protein shred mixture, add pesto, tomatoes, reserved pasta water and vinegar. Cook for 2-3 min, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
Assemble pasta
5
  • To the pan with sauce, add spaghetti, half the Parmesan and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter.
  • Remove the pan from heat, then stir until spaghetti is coated.
Finish and serve
6
  • Divide protein shred pesto pasta between plates.
  • Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
  • Tear basil over top.
Modularity step (under step 3)
7

If you've opted to get plant-based protein shreds, cook the same way as the recipe instructs you to cook turkey, tossing occasionally for 6-8 min, until cooked through.** 

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