Description
Comfort food gets a glow-up with this creamy, high-protein pasta dish! Loaded with sautéed zucchini, tender spinach, and flavorful chicken sausage, this quick meal is perfect for lunch or dinner. It’s indulgent, nourishing, and oh-so-satisfying—yes, you can have it all on one plate!
Ingredients
1 cup cooked shell pasta (or your favorite shape)
1 Applegate chicken sausage, sliced
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 handful fresh spinach
¼ cup light or reduced-fat cream cheese or Alfredo sauce
Salt & pepper to taste
Olive oil spray or 1 tsp olive oil
Instructions
Cook Pasta: Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Sauté Veggies: In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté zucchini until golden. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
Add Sausage: Toss in sliced chicken sausage and sauté until heated through and lightly browned.
Combine & Cream It Up: Stir in pasta and cream cheese (or Alfredo sauce). Mix until everything is evenly coated and creamy.
Season & Serve: Add salt, pepper, and any herbs you love. Serve warm and dig in!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: ~420
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 30–35