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Healthy High-Protein Pasta
This recipe focuses on creating a delicious and healthy high-protein pasta dish, perfect for those looking for a balanced meal, including individuals in the bariatric community. It emphasizes lean protein, whole-grain pasta, and plenty of vegetables, making it a great option for healthy living and weight management.
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Finished High-Protein Pasta
Recipe Information
10m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
35m
Total Time
1
Servings
Easy
Italian-American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
450
Calories
35g
Protein
45g
Carbs
12g
Fat
Pasta with sauce and spinach in skillet
Ingredients
Servings: 1
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Ground chicken browning in skillet
Instructions
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- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. While the water heats, finely dice the onion and mince the garlic. Measure out all other ingredients to prepare for cooking.5m
Preview5mPreviewBring a pot of salted water to a boil. While the water heats, finely dice the onion and mince the garlic. Measure out all other ingredients to prepare for cooking. - Add the whole wheat pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.10m
Preview10mPreviewAdd the whole wheat pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining. - While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.4m
Preview4mPreviewWhile the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent. - Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.1m
Preview1mPreviewAdd the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic. - Add the lean ground chicken or turkey to the skillet. Break it apart with a spoon and cook until it's fully browned and no pink remains, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.8m
Preview8mPreviewAdd the lean ground chicken or turkey to the skillet. Break it apart with a spoon and cook until it's fully browned and no pink remains, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary. - Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.5m
Preview5mPreviewStir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. - Add the fresh spinach to the sauce, stirring until it wilts, which should only take 1-2 minutes.2m
Preview2mPreviewAdd the fresh spinach to the sauce, stirring until it wilts, which should only take 1-2 minutes. - Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together to combine, ensuring the pasta is well coated. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.2m
Preview2mPreviewAdd the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together to combine, ensuring the pasta is well coated. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
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