Creamy High-Protein Pasta Bowl
A delicious and nutritious pasta dish packed with protein, vegetables, and creamy sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 oz Pasta (penne, fusilli, whole wheat, or chickpea)
Protein
- 1 cup Protein (grilled chicken, diced tofu, chickpeas, or white beans)
Cream cheese or Greek yogurt
- 4 oz Cream cheese or Greek yogurt
Vegetables
- 1 cup Spinach
- 1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Bell peppers
Other
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, reserving some pasta water.
- Sauté garlic and vegetables in olive oil until tender.
- Add protein and heat through.
- Stir in cream cheese or Greek yogurt, adjusting with reserved pasta water for desired sauce consistency.
- Add cooked pasta, season with herbs, salt, and pepper, then toss to combine.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins for variety.