Quick Italian Pasta Salad

Less carbs, more protein
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Italienischer Nudelsalat © foodspring
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By foodspring editors
In the park, at the lake, at the office or at your next barbecue: this quick pasta salad can come with you anywhere you go. Because you’ve made it yourself, you know exactly what’s in it and can customize to your heart’s content. No hidden calorie traps, no additives. This quick Italian pasta salad needs only 5 ingredients. And the best part? It has an unbeatable 50g of protein per 100g.

Ingredients

1 Person

  • 100 g
    Protein Pasta
  • 100 g
    cherry tomatoes
  • 60 g
    mini mozzarella balls
  • 2 tsp
    olive oil
  • 1 handful
    fresh basil

salt and pepper

  • optional
    10 g pine nuts

Preparation

  • 1

    Cook the pasta according to package directions.

  • 2

    Meanwhile, halve the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella. Set aside in a large bowl.

  • 3

    Add the cooked pasta to the bowl along with the olive oil and basil. Stir well.

  • 4

    Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  • 5

    Optional: toast pine nuts in a dry pan until golden-brown and sprinkle on top.

  • 1
    Enjoy!
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Recipe Overview

Goal
Muscle Building
Total time
15 min
Difficulty
easy

Nutritional value, per portion

Protein
64g
Carbs
29g
Fat
27g
Calories
631 kcal