High Protein Pasta Bake
A rich and gooey pasta bake loaded with high-protein ingredients, perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 8 oz high-protein pasta (like chickpea pasta)
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the high-protein pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Mix the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider sautéing garlic and onion before mixing in the ingredients. You can make this dish ahead of time; just cover it with foil before refrigerating and bake on the day you want to serve it.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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