High-Protein Creamy Spinach Pasta Sauce

Name: High-Protein Creamy Spinach Pasta Sauce
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped; ½ cup cooked shredded chicken; 1 tbsp Parmesan, grated; 1 tsp olive oil; ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese or Greek yogurt (optional); salt; black pepper; ¾ cup cooked pasta

DinnerChicken

Nutrition

Amount per portion

1 bowl · ~1.5 cups (≈350 g)

Calories397

Total Fat10g
Total Carbs33g
Protein41g

Ingredients

Portions

Steps

1
Sauté chopped spinach in olive oil over medium heat until wilted, about 2 minutes.
2
Add cooked shredded chicken and stir until warmed through.
3
Add a splash of reserved pasta water and the Parmesan, stirring to form a light, creamy sauce. If using, stir in cottage cheese or Greek yogurt until smooth.
4
Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve over cooked pasta.