High Protein Broccoli Pasta
A nutritious and protein-packed pasta dish featuring broccoli, white beans, and chicken, perfect for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Vegetables and Protein
- 1 large broccoli head (trimmed into small pieces)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- to taste Salt and black pepper
- 12 ounces protein pasta or whole wheat shell pasta
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans (cannellini or great northern) (drained and rinsed)
- 1.5 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt or cottage cheese
- 2 grilled chicken breasts sliced (8 oz, optional)
Instructions
- Boil broccoli in salted water for 5 minutes; reserve 1 cup of water.
- Cook garlic and red pepper in olive oil, add broccoli, beans, and reserved water; simmer 10 minutes.
- Cook pasta until al dente; drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Combine pasta with broccoli mixture, add cheese and yogurt, stir, and add reserved water if needed; include chicken if using.
- Adjust seasoning, serve immediately, garnished with remaining Parmesan.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle with additional Parmesan or fresh herbs.