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Easy High Protein Pasta
A quick and nutritious pasta dish packed with lean protein, spinach, and flavorful marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Protein
- 4 links lean chicken sausages, sliced (or ground turkey sausage)
- 10 oz dry pasta (chickpea, high protein, or regular)
- 16 oz marinara sauce
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup low fat cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp pesto
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions.
- Blend cottage cheese, pesto, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Cook sausages in a hot skillet for 3-5 minutes per side until crispy.
- Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in marinara sauce and cottage cheese, simmer briefly.
- Combine with cooked pasta and serve with optional toppings.
Notes
Feel free to add grated cheese or fresh herbs for extra flavor.