Description
A nutritious and delicious high-protein pasta dish that combines chicken or beans with spinach, perfect for boosting your protein intake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 cup chicken or beans
- 2 cups spinach
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup cream (or cream substitute)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (optional)
- Any additional vegetables (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a separate pan. If using, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken or beans to the pan and cook until heated through.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Stir in cooked pasta and cream, mixing until the pasta is well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and mix until melted.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Pair with a light salad or garlic bread for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling & Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg