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Healthy Pesto Pasta Delight Recipe

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Jenna C. Dec. 22, 2024

Finishing up leftovers- 1 cup pasta with pesto 1 beyond meat brat (16grams protein) 1/4 cup cottage cheese toooedmwith tomato and Basil

Prep 10 minutesCook 15 minutesEasyServes 4
CCN

Coach Chiquita Nicole

Protein content is great Jenna!

Instructions

  • 1.

    Cook the whole grain pasta according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.

  • 2.

    In a skillet, heat the Beyond Meat brat over medium heat until browned and heated through (about 5-7 minutes). Slice into bite-sized pieces.

  • 3.

    In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, pesto, and spinach. Toss until the pasta is well coated.

  • 4.

    Add the sliced brat, cottage cheese, diced tomato, and fresh basil. Gently mix to combine all ingredients.

  • 5.

    Serve immediately, garnished with additional basil if desired.

Ingredients

  • 1.

    1 cup whole grain pasta

  • 2.

    1/4 cup homemade or store-bought pesto (low-fat if possible)

  • 3.

    1 Beyond Meat brat (16g protein)

  • 4.

    1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese

  • 5.

    1 medium tomato, diced

  • 6.

    Fresh basil leaves, to taste

  • 7.

    1 cup fresh spinach (for added fiber)

Nutrition

  • calories

    350

  • fat

    8

  • saturates

    2

  • carbohydrates

    50

  • fibers

    8

  • sugar

    3

  • addedSugar

    0

  • protein

    20

Healthy Pesto Pasta Delight Recipe

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2 comments
  • JC

    Jenna C.Author

    "Finishing up leftovers- 1 cup pasta with pesto 1 beyond meat brat (16grams protein) 1/4 cup cottage cheese toooedmwith tomato and Basil"

  • CCN

    Coach Chiquita Nicole

    "Protein content is great Jenna!"