Ingredients
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- 2 cups Whole Wheat Pasta
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Low-Fat Cottage Cheese
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Cooked Chicken Breast, shredded
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Basil, optional garnish
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with the cottage cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Stir well until everything is combined.
- Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Add in the fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes. Mix everything together until the spinach has wilted.
- Finally, stir in the shredded chicken until heated through. If using, garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For a creamier texture, add more cottage cheese or a splash of milk. You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchinis to increase nutrition. Avoid freezing leftovers due to texture changes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg