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High Protein Creamy Broccoli Pasta

Name: High Protein Creamy Broccoli Pasta
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth); 16 ounces cottage cheese (4% milk fat small curd); juice of 1/2 lemon; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 12 ounces dry brown rice penne (or regular penne); 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped; 2 cups frozen broccoli florets (if using fresh chopped broccoli, add an additional 2/3 cup broth); 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, additional for topping if desired; 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

порції

35 minutes

активний час

45 minutes

загальний час

Почати готувати

Інгредієнти

3 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth)
16 ounces cottage cheese (4% milk fat small curd)
juice of 1/2 lemon
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 ounces dry brown rice penne (or regular penne)
2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
2 cups frozen broccoli florets (if using fresh chopped broccoli, add an additional 2/3 cup broth)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, additional for topping if desired
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Напрямки

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a 13 x 9-inch casserole dish with oil.

2. Add the broth, cottage cheese, lemon juice, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper to a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth, about 30 seconds.

3. Add the penne, broccoli, spinach, cottage cheese mixture, and parmesan cheese to the casserole dish. Mix well until the penne is submerged in the liquid.

4. Cover the baking dish with foil (or a lid) and bake until the pasta is just al dente, about 30 to 35 minutes (see notes).

5. Turn the oven to high broil. Remove the foil covering and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the top. Broil until the cheese is golden and bubbling, 4 to 5 minutes, taking care not to burn the cheese.

6. Remove from the oven and let sit, covered, for at least 15 minutes (this will help absorb excess broth and liquid from the broccoli, don't skip!). To serve, evenly divide among 4 bowls.

Нотатки

• Pasta: If using regular (not gluten-free) pasta, the cooking time may be about 10 minutes longer. • Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat rom the refrigerator, microwave for 1 to 2 minutes. From the freezer, thaw in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours, then microwave in 30 second increments until warm.