Low Carb High Protein Lemony Pesto Pasta

Low Carb High Protein Lemony Pesto Pasta Ingredients

• 1 box rotini Banza pasta

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 lb Italian sausage

• 1/4 cup onion - diced

• 4 garlic cloves - minced

• 1/2 cup water from pasta

• 1/4 cup pesto

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp lemon zest

• 1/2 cup frozen peas

• 1/2 cup grated parmesan

Directions

• Cook pasta per package directions

• Add olive oil to skillet , then start to brown Italian sausage

• Move sausage to the side of the pan 1/2 way through cooking and add onions and garlic

• Mix well and cook throughly

• Once meat is cooked, add pasta water, lemon juice, lemon zest, pesto, and frozen peas

• Drain pasta and add pasta to the skillet, then mix well

• Top with parmesan

• Enjoy!