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High Protein Pasta

High Protein Pasta

This high protein pasta recipe offers 60 grams of protein per serving, making it a creamy and cheesy delight.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 543 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • blender or food processor

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken

  • 8 ounces high protein pasta such as Banza
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or neutral cooking oil of choice
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 16-ounce container low-fat cottage cheese 2 cups
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for serving
  • ½ cup milk I used 2%
  • 1 clove garlic roughly chopped, about 1 teaspoon
  • ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes pat dry if packed in oil; if dehydrated cover with boiling water to rehydrate, then drain and pat dry
  • 2 cups spinach roughly chopped or torn
  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to al dente following package instructions. RESERVE 1 CUP OF THE PASTA COOKING LIQUID, then drain. Rinse the pasta well.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the chicken, Cajun seasoning, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine, then saute the chicken until golden on all sides and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Turn off the heat.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, milk, and garlic. Blend until smooth.
  • To the pan with the chicken, add the cooked noodles and sun-dried tomatoes. Pour the cottage cheese sauce over the top. Warm gently over low, thinning with the reserved pasta water if needed.
  • Stir in the spinach a few handfuls at a time, allowing it to wilt. Sprinkle with basil and enjoy hot with additional Parmesan to taste.

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. Avoid freezing to maintain texture. Reheat in microwave or skillet with a splash of water.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 543kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 60gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 89mgPotassium: 1200mgFiber: 11gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2802IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 311mgIron: 8mg
Keyword cheesy pasta, chicken pasta, creamy pasta, High Protein Pasta
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