Veggie Loaded Pasta
This recipe is loaded with veggies, as well as high in protein.
ingredients
6 oz baked chicken
6 oz pasta
1 cup chopped zucchini
2 cups chopped asparagus
1 cup grape tomatoes halved
1/4 cup onion
1/4 heavy cream
2 garlic cloves
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Steps
Cook pasta as direction (reserve 1/2 cup of water)
Bake chicken with desired spices in the oven
Wash & Chop all ingredients
Heat olive oil, add onion, sauté for a minute, add asparagus, sauté for 2 minutes, add zucchini, mix for a minute then add cooked chicken, add pasta & 1/4 reserved water then mix for 1 minute ( add more if needed)
Add cheese, heavy cream, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, mix and let it simmer on low for about 3 minutes or till creamy and well combined.
Nutritional Information
Yields 4 servings
Each servings yields:
21g carbs (15 net)
6 g fiber
42 g protein
12 g fat
Total calories: 360 calories (per serving)