@saffie.ai: Quick high-protein Italian-style pasta for two featuring part-skim ricotta, lemon, and low-sodium smoked salmon with peas or spinach. Ready in 25–30 minutes, low in saturated fat and controlled sodium, providing substantial protein. Ingredients: - 8 oz high-protein whole-wheat or chickpea pasta (e.g., 8 oz lentil or chickpea pasta) - 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil - 1 large lemon, zested and juiced (about 2 tbsp juice) - 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tsp) - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper - 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) - 1/2 cup low-sodium pasta cooking water reserved - 4 oz hot-smoked or cold-smoked salmon, flaked or sliced into ribbons (prefer low-sodium) - 1 cup frozen peas, thawed (or 2 cups baby spinach, packed) - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives - Salt to taste (use sparingly, optional) - Freshly ground black pepper to finish - Grated lemon zest for garnish (optional) Instructions: 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt lightly (use minimal salt); add the high-protein pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain pasta and return to the pot off heat 2. While pasta cooks, whisk together part-skim ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a bowl until smooth; thin with 2-3 tablespoons of reserved pasta water to reach a loose, creamy sauce consistency ... (full recipe in comments) #Recipe #cooking #foodtiktok #homemade #EasyRecipes #DinnerIdeas #mealprep Save this for later!

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