Green Chicken Protein Pasta
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Servings
2
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
This nutrient-dense pasta dish combines lean chicken sausages, vibrant green vegetables, and Eatlean Grated Cheese to deliver a high-protein meal that supports muscle recovery and growth. Packed with protein and low in fat, it's the ideal choice for those seeking a satisfying, fitness-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
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½ onion (diced)
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2 large garlic cloves (minced)
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½ tsp chilli flakes
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2 tbsp olive oil
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3 protein chicken sausages
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8 spears asparagus (cut in 1 inch pieces)
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4 pieces of tender stem broccoli (cut into thin slices)
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160g frozen peas
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1 handful of spinach
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95g reduced fat pesto
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150g rigatoni pasta
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1 cup hot pasta water
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50g Eatlean Grated Cheese (plus some for serving)
Directions
Cook pasta till al dente in salted boiling water, reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
Sweat onion, chillis and garlic.
Add your chicken sausages, breaking them apart in the pan and cooking until they start to brown.
Add in a splash of pasta water then add in asparagus and broccoli. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Once greens have softened toss in peas and spinach, sauté for two minutes.
Add in pesto and cooked pasta, toss to combine.
Add in some pasta water to preference. Then incorporate most of the cheese, leaving some for serving.
Season with salt and cracked pepper. Toss again. Serve immediately in a bowl with extra cheese!