100% Vegan • High Protein • Ragi Pasta • 2 Servings
Ingredients
For the Pasta
* 200 g 100% ragi pasta
* Water, for boiling
* Salt
* 1 tsp olive oil
- For the Caramelised Onion Protein Sauce
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 2 large onions, julienned
* 5–6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
* 1 tbsp chilli oil
* 1 tsp soy sauce
* 150 ml coconut cream
* 1 scoop Cosmix Yeast Protein — approx. 31 g protein
* 1 tsp paprika
* 1 tsp Italian seasoning
* ½ tsp garlic powder
* ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
* ½–¾ cup reserved pasta water
* Salt, if required
- To Finish
* 2–3 tbsp vegan cashew cheese
* Fresh parsley, chopped
* Extra cashew cheese, for garnish
* Freshly cracked black pepper
* Chilli oil, optional
Method
- Cook the Pasta
- Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil.
- Add 1 tsp olive oil.
- Add the ragi pasta and cook for around 5 minutes, or until al dente.
- Before draining, reserve ¾ cup of pasta water.
- Make the Protein Cream
In a bowl, whisk together:
- 150 ml coconut cream
- 1 scoop Cosmix Yeast Protein
Mix thoroughly until completely smooth and lump-free.
- Make the Caramelised Onion Sauce
1. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat.
2. Add the julienned onions.
3. Slowly cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelised.
4. Add the sliced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
5. Add the chilli oil and soy sauce and mix well.
6. Pour in the coconut cream + protein mixture.
7. Season with:
* Paprika
* Italian seasoning
* Garlic powder
* Black pepper
8. Add the reserved pasta water gradually, stirring continuously until the sauce becomes silky, glossy and coats the back of a spoon.
- Finish the Pasta
1. Add the cooked ragi pasta directly into the sauce.
2. Toss thoroughly until every strand is coated.
3. Fold in 2–3 tbsp vegan cashew cheese.
4. Mix until the cheese melts into the sauce and becomes creamy.
5. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
Garnish
- Finish with:
* Extra grated vegan cashew cheese
* Fresh chopped parsley
* Freshly cracked black pepper
* A drizzle of chilli oil, if you want some extra heat 🌶️
