High Protein Pasta with Roasted Green Beans and Chicken Sausage
High Protein Pasta with Roasted Green Beans and Chicken Sausage
Ingredients
For the Roasted Green Beans and Chicken Sausage
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- avocado oil cooking spray, as needed
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 package diced chicken sausage, (about 12 ounces)
For the Pasta and Creamy Sauce
- 12 ounces protein pasta, such as Barilla+ Protein Spaghetti
- 24 ounces marinara pasta sauce, 1 standard jar
- 16 ounces cottage cheese, 1 standard tub
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 475°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 475
- 2
Add the trimmed green beans to the prepared baking sheet. Spray generously with avocado oil cooking spray, then drizzle with coconut aminos. Season with salt, garlic powder, and onion powder, tossing to coat evenly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the diced chicken sausage to the baking sheet with the green beans, distributing them evenly.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Bake the green beans and chicken sausage for 15-20 minutes, or until the green beans are tender-crisp and slightly charred, and the chicken sausage is heated through and lightly browned. You may stir halfway through for even cooking.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 475
- 5
While the green beans and chicken sausage are baking, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the protein pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
While the pasta cooks, combine the marinara pasta sauce and cottage cheese in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Pour the blended sauce into a large pot and gently warm over low heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it thoroughly and add it directly to the pot with the warmed creamy sauce. Add the cooked chicken sausage from the baking sheet to the pasta and sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until the pasta and sausage are well coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Serve the creamy pasta with chicken sausage in bowls, and serve the roasted green beans alongside.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
High Protein Pasta with Roasted Green Beans and Chicken Sausage
For the Roasted Green Beans and Chicken Sausage
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- avocado oil cooking spray, as needed
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 package diced chicken sausage, (about 12 ounces)
For the Pasta and Creamy Sauce
- 12 ounces protein pasta, such as Barilla+ Protein Spaghetti
- 24 ounces marinara pasta sauce, 1 standard jar
- 16 ounces cottage cheese, 1 standard tub
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 475°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 475 - 2
Add the trimmed green beans to the prepared baking sheet. Spray generously with avocado oil cooking spray, then drizzle with coconut aminos. Season with salt, garlic powder, and onion powder, tossing to coat evenly.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the diced chicken sausage to the baking sheet with the green beans, distributing them evenly.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Bake the green beans and chicken sausage for 15-20 minutes, or until the green beans are tender-crisp and slightly charred, and the chicken sausage is heated through and lightly browned. You may stir halfway through for even cooking.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 475 - 5
While the green beans and chicken sausage are baking, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the protein pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
While the pasta cooks, combine the marinara pasta sauce and cottage cheese in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Pour the blended sauce into a large pot and gently warm over low heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it thoroughly and add it directly to the pot with the warmed creamy sauce. Add the cooked chicken sausage from the baking sheet to the pasta and sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until the pasta and sausage are well coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Serve the creamy pasta with chicken sausage in bowls, and serve the roasted green beans alongside.
⏱️ 1 min