High Protein Pasta

Name: High Protein Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 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 g arlic clove (roughly chopped, about 1 teaspoon); ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes; pat dry if packed in oil; if dehydrated; 2 cups spinach (roughly chopped or torn); ½ cup chopped fresh basil

This high protein pasta recipe packs in 60 grams of protein per serving! Inspired by marry me chicken, it's creamy, cheesy, and DELISH.

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Ingredients

4 servings

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 g arlic clove (roughly chopped, about 1 teaspoon)
½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes; pat dry if packed in oil; if dehydrated
2 cups spinach (roughly chopped or torn)
½ cup chopped fresh basil

Steps

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 Facts (per serving)

543 kkal

Protein 60g (48%)

Carbs 48g (39%)

Fat 16g (13%)

Macronutrients

Calories54327% DV

Protein60g120% DV

Carbs48g16% DV

Fat16g25% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients Rp 1.422

Per Serving Rp 356/serving

🏠 Save ~Rp 2.844 compared to buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (8% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit Price	Subtotal
high protein pasta	8 ounces	-	-
olive oil	1 tablespoon	-	-
boneless	1 pound	-	-
Cajun seasoning	1 tablespoon	-	-
Italian seasoning	1 teaspoon	-	-
	1	-	-
grated Parmesan cheese	0.5 cup	-	-
milk	0.5 cup	-	-
arlic clove	1 g	-	-
chopped sun-dried tomatoes; pat dry if packed in oil; if dehydrated	0.5 cup	Rp 12.000/kg	Rp 1.422
spinach	2 cups	-	-
chopped fresh basil	0.5 cup	-	-