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Ingredients

• 200 g High‑Protein Pasta (Urban Platter) (dry, uncooked; contains about 40 g protein per serving)
• 240 ml Tomato Sauce (store‑bought or homemade classic tomato sauce, already seasoned)
• 100 g Cottage Cheese (or Paneer) (soft, low‑fat; blended into the sauce for extra protein)
• 150 g Mixed Vegetables (bell pepper, broccoli, carrot) (cut into bite‑size pieces; keep crunchy)
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil (for sautéing vegetables)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper
• 5 g Fresh Basil (optional) (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Boil Water

   Fill a large pot with 4‑5 L of water, add a generous pinch of salt, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 100°C

2. Cook Pasta Al Dente

   Add the high‑protein pasta to the boiling water, stir gently, and cook according to package directions (usually 8‑10 minutes) until al dente.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 100°C

3. Drain Pasta

   Drain the pasta in a colander, rinse briefly with warm water to keep it from sticking, and set aside.

   Time: PT2M

4. Prepare Vegetables

   While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add the mixed vegetables, and sauté for 3‑4 minutes until just tender but still crunchy.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: 180°C

5. Blend Cheese into Sauce

   In a mixing bowl, combine the tomato sauce with the cottage cheese (or paneer) and blend with a whisk or food processor until smooth and creamy.

   Time: PT2M

6. Heat Sauce

   Pour the blended sauce back into the skillet with the vegetables, warm over low‑medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring gently.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: 90°C

7. Combine Pasta and Sauce

   Add the drained pasta to the skillet, toss to coat evenly. If needed, add a little reserved pasta water to achieve a silky consistency.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: 90°C

8. Finish and Serve

   Transfer the pasta to plates, garnish with fresh basil (if using) and an extra drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450

Protein

40 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

6 g