Creamy Protein-Packed Pasta Bowl: 1 Rich, Balanced Meal with Comfort and Strength in Every Bite
A rich, high-protein pasta bowl made with lean meat, creamy cottage cheese or Greek yogurt sauce, and hearty whole grain or legume pasta. Comforting, nutritious, and satisfying.
Ingredients
8 oz high-protein pasta (chickpea, lentil, or whole wheat)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb cooked chicken breast or ground turkey
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp paprika (optional)
1 cup baby spinach or kale
1 cup cottage cheese or ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup grated Parmesan or 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
¼ cup broth or reserved pasta water
Instructions
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Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
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In skillet, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil. Add protein and seasonings. Cook until browned.
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Blend cottage cheese, Parmesan, and broth until smooth.
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Sauté spinach until wilted. Add pasta, protein, and sauce to skillet. Stir to coat and simmer 2–3 mins.
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Serve hot with pepper, herbs, or extra cheese.
Notes
Simmer sauce gently to avoid curdling. Adjust consistency with pasta water. Great for meal prep.