High Protein Mushroom Swiss Pasta Bake
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!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Entree
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 small onion, diced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- Splash olive oil
- 8 oz chickpea pasta
- 2 TBS miso paste
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 oz gruyere cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- 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.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta until al dente (about 5 minutes depending on brand), reserving a half cup of cooking liquid.
- When the mushrooms have started releasing their liquid, mix in 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid, miso, garlic, thyme, pepper, and 2 oz shredded cheese. Stir to combine.
- 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.