High-Protein Edamame Marinara Pasta Bake
A comforting, family-friendly dinner featuring tender pasta and shelled edamame tossed in smooth tomato sauce and smothered with gooey melted Comté cheese.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Jen + Lila
Jen created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Colander
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Instructions
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Next: Bring a medium pot of salted water…
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Bring a medium pot of salted water…
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
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Add the pasta to the boiling water…
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente (tender with a slight bite).
Look for: al dente (tender with a slight bite)
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During the last 3 minutes of pasta…
During the last 3 minutes of pasta boiling, add the shelled edamame directly into the pot with the pasta to warm through.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Drain the pasta and edamame together in…
Drain the pasta and edamame together in a colander and return them to the warm pot set over low heat.
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Pour the tomato sauce into the pot…
Pour the tomato sauce into the pot and stir gently for 1 to 2 minutes until heated evenly and thoroughly coating the pasta.
Look for: heated evenly and thoroughly coating the pasta
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Sprinkle the shredded Comté cheese evenly over…
Sprinkle the shredded Comté cheese evenly over the warm pasta mixture, cover the pot with a lid for 2 minutes off the heat until the cheese is completely melted and gooey.
Look for: the cheese is completely melted and gooey
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Spoon into a bowl and serve warm
Spoon into a bowl and serve warm. Remaining portions can be cooled and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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