Creamy Steak Pasta
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High Protein Pesto Pasta
Creamy high-protein pesto pasta with a cottage cheese–basil sauce and juicy chicken thighs—ideal for meal prep.
5
Servings
25 min
Cook time
566
Calories
51 g
Protein
Ingredients
12 itemsServings
800 g Chicken tighs
300 g Penne pasta- fat-free, ultra-filtered
125 g Fat-free milk - low-fat
250 g Cottage cheese - fresh
30 g Fresh basil leaves - basil
20 g Basil pesto - grated
50 g Parmesan cheese - minced
2 cloves Garlic - ripe
1 pcs Avocado 
Oregano
Salt
Granulated garlic
Required equipment
- Stovetop
- Blender
Instructions
6 steps- 1
Cut
800 g Chicken tighs into cubes and season them with the seasoning (Salt, Oregano and Granulated garlic) - 2
Heat a large pan over medium heat. Sear the
800 g Chicken tighs for a few minutes per side, then reduce to low and cook until done. - 3
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook
300 g Penne pasta until al dente. Drain. - 4
In a blender, combine
2 cloves Garlic, 30 g Fresh basil leaves, 125 g Fat-free milk, 250 g Cottage cheese, 50 g Parmesan cheese, 20 g Basil pesto, and 1 pcs Avocado. Blend until smooth. - 5
Return
Penne pasta to the pot, pour in the sauce, and toss over low heat until warmed through. - 6
Portion into meal-prep containers and add the cooked
Chicken tighs on top.
Recipe video
Nutrition per servingCalculated from the ingredients used at 5 servings.
566
Kcal
51 g
Protein
45 g
Carbohydrates
19 g
Fat
Recipe details
Published
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