High-Protein Pasta
Serves 5
Directions
- 1Heat chicken sausage in a pan over medium heat.
- 2Add marinara sauce to the cooked sausage.
- 3Boil the protein penne.
- 4Combine cottage cheese, shredded cheese, milk, seasonings, and red pepper flakes in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- 5Combine cooked pasta with the marinara and sausage mixture.
- 6Allow the pasta mixture to cool before folding in the blended cheese sauce.
Ingredients
- 12 oz chicken Italian sausage, diced
- 400 g marinara sauce
- 454 g 2% cottage cheese
- 70 g Parmigiano-Reggiano, shredded
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup fat-free milk
- 411 g protein penne
Equipment
panblenderpot
Tips
- You can substitute the chicken Italian sausage with a lean ground beef or turkey.
- Using canned tomatoes instead of jarred sauce will result in an even lower calorie dish.
