High Protein Pasta
This high protein pasta recipe packs in 60 grams of protein per serving! Inspired by marry me chicken, it's creamy, cheesy, and DELISH.
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to al dente according to package instructions. RESERVE 1 CUP OF THE PASTA COOKING LIQUID (don't forget!), then drain. Rinse the pasta well so it doesn't become gummy (if using regular wheat/semolina pasta, no need to rinse it).
- 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 sundried 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.
Nutrition per serving
Protein60g
Carbs48g
Fat16g
543kcal
60gProtein
48gCarbs
16gFat
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$2694.00
$2694.00
Per Serving
$674.00/serving
$674.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$5388.00 vs buying!
~$5388.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (75% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| high protein pasta | 8 oz | $315.00 |
| olive oil | 1 tbsp | $21.00 |
| boneless | 1 lb | - |
| Cajun seasoning | 1 tbsp | $89.00 |
| Italian seasoning | 1 tsp | $30.00 |
| 1 | - | |
| grated Parmesan cheese | 0.5 cup | $313.00 |
| milk | 0.5 cup | $12.00 |
| arlic clove | - | - |
| chopped sun-dried tomatoes; pat dry if packed in oil; if dehydrated | 0.5 cup | $17.00 |
| spinach | 2 cups | $492.00 |
| chopped fresh basil | 0.5 cup | $1405.00 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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