High-Protein Paneer Pasta
A protein‑rich pasta dish that pairs al dente noodles with golden‑browned paneer cubes. The creamy cheese adds richness while the simple seasoning lets the flavors shine, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Maker: Adhbutham Aahaaram
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25 min estimated total time for 2 servings.
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Ingredients
- 7 1/10 oz Paneer
- 5 3/10 oz Pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
- 2Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually 8–10 minutes.
- 3While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 4Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- 5Add the paneer cubes to the skillet in a single layer and sauté for 3–4 minutes, turning once, until the pieces are golden brown on all sides.
- 6Season the paneer with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- 7When the pasta is al dente, reserve ¼ cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta well.
- 8Transfer the drained pasta to the skillet with the paneer, tossing gently to combine.
- 9If the mixture looks dry, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to create a light coating.
- 10Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
- 11Remove from heat and sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top for a fresh finish.
- 12Serve the paneer pasta hot, optionally with a drizzle of extra‑virgin olive oil.
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- How long does it take to make High-Protein Paneer Pasta?
- About 25 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this High-Protein Paneer Pasta recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this High-Protein Paneer Pasta recipe come from?
- It was shared by Adhbutham Aahaaram on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.