High Protein Mushroom Swiss Pasta Bake
 
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This high protein mushroom swiss pasta bake has 44 grams of protein/serving! Chickpea pasta and Gruyere supply the protein, while mushrooms and miso paste pack in the flavor!
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Recipe type: Entree
Cuisine: American
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • Splash olive oil
  • 8 oz chickpea pasta
  • 2 TBS miso paste
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 4 oz gruyere cheese, shredded
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
  2. Combine onion, mushroom, and a splash of olive oil in a 10 in cast iron skillet over medium heat. Toss to combine. Sauté until the mushrooms until they release their liquid.
  3. Meanwhile, cook pasta until al dente (about 5 minutes depending on brand), reserving a half cup of cooking liquid.
  4. When the mushrooms have started releasing their liquid, mix in ½ cup pasta cooking liquid, miso, garlic, thyme, pepper, and 2 oz shredded cheese. Stir to combine.
  5. Mix cooked pasta into the mushroom mixture in the skillet and top with remaining cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 693 Saturated fat: 10g Sodium: 840mg Fiber: 16g Protein: 44g
Recipe by Alison's Allspice at https://www.alisonsallspice.com/high-protein-mushroom-swiss-pasta-bake/