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Packed with protein! Try our easy High Protein Pasta Salad recipe with bacon, peas, and a creamy cottage cheese sauce. Delicious and satisfying.
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High Protein Pasta Salad with Bacon & Peas

Packed with protein! Try our easy High Protein Pasta Salad recipe with bacon, peas, and a creamy cottage cheese sauce. Delicious and satisfying.
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 2 minutes
Servings: 8
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Ingredients 

  • 12 oz small protein pasta noodles
  • 2 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 12 oz thick cut bacon, cooked and chopped
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions 

  • Boil protein pasta per the package instructions, reserve ½ cup of pasta water and strain while cold water runs over the pasta to cool it down.
  • Add strained pasta to a large bowl and add in thawed peas and cooked bacon.
  • In a blender combine cottage cheese, reserved pasta water, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder and maple syrup and blend until smooth.
  • Pour sauce over pasta and stir to combine. Add in parmesan cheese and stir.

Nutrition

Calories: 402kcal, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 24g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 33mg, Sodium: 544mg, Potassium: 216mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 353IU, Vitamin C: 15mg, Calcium: 136mg, Iron: 5mg
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