High-Protein Bell Pepper Pasta

Red or Yellow Bell Pepper, Medium, cubed, 4

Onion, Medium, cubed, 1

Garlic, peeled, 1 head

Cashews, 10-20

Tofu, grated, 200g

Pasta, spaghetti or shell, 100g

Olive oil, 1 tbsp

Dried Italian herb mix, 1 tbsp

Chilli flakes, to taste

Salt, to taste

In a pan, add oil, garlic cloves, onion and bell pepper.

Roast the veggies in low to medium flame till the bell pepper and onions are soft and cooked.

Add the cashews and switch off the stove.

Allow this mixture to cool down.

Meanwhile, cook the pasta in around 1L water with adequate salt added.

Once the pasta is cooked, drain the water.

Blend the bell pepper mixture until smooth.

In the same pan, add the mixture, grated tofu, salt, chilli flakes, and mixed herbs and cook on medium heat for a few minutes. Taste to make sure the salt is fine.

Add the pasta and mix well.