Description
Delightful pasta bowls combining comfort food with high nutritional benefits perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 120 g cooked penne or rigatoni
- 120 g grilled chicken breast, sliced (or tofu/chickpeas for vegetarian option)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 30 g light cream cheese (or Greek yogurt)
- 15 g grated parmesan (or dairy-free option)
- 30 ml unsweetened almond milk (or your choice of milk)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan over medium heat, add olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Lower the heat and add cream cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Pour in almond milk, continuing to stir until combined.
- Mix in grated parmesan, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve topped with sliced grilled chicken and fresh parsley or spinach if desired.
- Portion into meal prep containers and refrigerate for up to four days.
Notes
Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pasta, high protein, garlic, parmesan, quick meal, kid approved