{"id":"2d4b0b20-74ae-4362-8d92-b097add2147f","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/2d4b0b20-74ae-4362-8d92-b097add2147f","source_url":"https://www.slenderkitchen.com/recipe/easy-high-protein-pasta","title":"Easy High Protein Pasta","description":"High-Protein Pasta combines chicken sausage with protein pasta, cottage cheese, and marinara for a 20-minute meal that keeps you full.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT10M","total_time":"PT20M","image_url":"https://www.slenderkitchen.com/sites/default/files/styles/gsd-1x1/public/recipe_images/easy-high-protein-pasta.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"4 lean chicken sausages, sliced (or ground turkey sausage)","item":"lean chicken sausages, sliced","quantity":4,"preparation":"or ground turkey sausage"},{"text":"10 oz dry pasta  (chickpea, high protein, or regular)","item":"dry pasta","quantity":10,"unit":"oz","preparation":"chickpea, high protein, or regular"},{"text":"16 oz marinara sauce","item":"marinara sauce","quantity":16,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"4 cups baby spinach","item":"baby spinach","quantity":4,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup low fat cottage cheese","item":"low fat cottage cheese","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tbsp pesto","item":"pesto","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"Salt and pepper","item":"Salt and pepper"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Cook your pasta until al dente, following the package instructions. If using chickpea or alternative pasta make sure not to overcook so it doesn’t get gummy."},{"number":2,"text":"Blend the cottage cheese, pesto, salt, and pepper."},{"number":3,"text":"While the pasta cooks, add the sliced chicken sausages to a hot skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes per side until they are crispy and browned. If the sausages aren’t precooked, they may need longer."},{"number":4,"text":"Add the spinach to the pan and stir for 1-2 minutes until it wilts."},{"number":5,"text":"Add the marinara sauce and cottage cheese to the skillet. Stir and let it simmer for a couple minutes until warmed through."},{"number":6,"text":"Stir in the cooked pasta. If desired top with parmesan cheese, fresh basil, shredded mozzarella, or any other toppings you like."}],"date_published":"2026-10-31T00:55:26.8718+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-31T00:55:26.8718+00:00"}