High Protein Chicken Sausage And Pasta Recipe
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Looking for an easy, family-friendly, high-protein dinner? Well, you need to try this Chicken sausage pasta dish! It is full of flavor, packed with protein, and of course, has melted mozzarella! Plus, it makes the perfect family dinner for those busy weeknights.
I love to use Barilla protein pasta in recipes for more protein, and trust me, this pairs perfectly with a protein pasta sauce! It will help fill up your whole family, especially if they are athletes as well! Having a dinner that comes together in 30 minutes is a weeknight dinner saver!
Why You’ll Love This High Protein Recipe
- Easy for meal prep!
- Budget-friendly ingredients
- High protein family family-friendly dinner
Chicken Sausage Pasta Ingredients
- Protein Pasta– you can use any shape rotini, spaghetti, or even penne pasta
- Chicken Sausage
- Low-Fat Cottage Cheese
- Salt & Black Pepper
- Italian Seasoning
- Pasta Sauce– you can use any jarred or canned sauce, or even marinara sauce
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Olive Oil
- Minced Garlic
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How To Make Pasta And Sausage
Boil water in a pot and cook pasta to al dente according to the box’s directions.
Turn another burner to medium heat and warm up the minced garlic and oil.
Slice the chicken sausage and sauté in the pan for 5 to 7 minutes.
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While those two pans are cooking, mix the cottage cheese, Italian seasoning, and pasta sauce in a blender to puree. Now, trust me, even if you aren’t a fan of cottage cheese, you won’t be able to tell you blended it in for extra protein. You can mix in some pasta water if it seems to be to thick.
I used my Ninja blender to do this. I used the Auto-IQ twice, the first time to ensure it was well blended. After the first time, I used a spatula to scrape the walls and stir from the bottom, then blended it again(no cottage cheese chunks got by me).
Strain your pasta in an over-the-sink strainer.
Once everything is cooked, combine the sauce, sausage, and pasta in one pan.
Serve and top with mozzarella cheese!
Macros For Sausage And Pasta Recipe
When prepared according to the recipe and served in 8 servings, the nutritional breakdown is as follows: 400 calories, 43 grams of carbs, 14 grams of fat, and 28 grams of protein.
To lower carbs, consider swapping out for a low-carb pasta, but note that this may affect the protein content.
I calculated this information using a third-party tool and are meant to be a helpful reference only. Actual values will vary based on the specific ingredients, brands, and portion sizes you use.
Alternate Ingredients
- Ground Turkey or ground chicken
- Turkey Sausage
- Parmesan cheese
- Bell peppers
- Alfredo sauce
- Diced Tomatoes
- Diced onion
- Red pepper flakes
What To Serve With Garlic Sausage And Pasta
- Side Salad
- Garlic Bread
- Air Fryer Asparagus
- Oven Roasted Green Beans
- Caesar Salad
- Caprese Skewers
How To Store Leftover Sausage Pasta
Store any pasta in an airtight container. I store mine in meal prep containers for easy eating and serving. Store in the fridge for up to five days after cooking.
Storing leftovers properly requires the right tools! My preferred storage method is if the leftovers can be sealed in a food saver. If not, then an air-tight container or Ziploc bag for the fridge is the way I go. The airtight container or a freezer Ziploc bag are the next best bet for freezing the leftovers. I also use a food scale to measure portions into serving sizes.
More High-Protein Recipes To Check Out
- Alani Witches Brew High Protein Energy Drink
- Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
- Dill Pickle Chicken Salad
- Rotel Chicken Pasta
Easy High Protein Garlic Chicken Sausage Pasta Recipe
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Ingredients
- 16 Ounces Barilla High Protein
- 12 Ounce Garlic Chicken Sausage
- 2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 2 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 1 Cup low-fat Good Culture cottage cheese
- 4 Cups Mozzarella Cheese
- 24 Ounce Pasta Sauce
Instructions
- Boil water in a pot and allow the pasta to cook following the directions.
- Turn another burner to medium heat and warm up the minced garlic and oil.
- Slice the chicken sausage and sauté in the pan for 5 to 7 minutes.
- While those two pans are cooking, mix the cottage cheese, Italian seasoning, and pasta sauce in a blender to puree.
- Strain your pasta in an over-the-sink strainer.
- Combine sauce, sausage, and pasta in one pan.
- Serve and top with mozzarella cheese!
That looks incredible!