Heart Healthy Creamy Bow-Tie Pasta Recipe
Use leftover chicken breast or rotisserie chicken to create this easy, weeknight pasta dinner. High protein bowtie noodles join ricotta cheese, garlic, and bell pepper in this boldly savory dish.
Ingredients
Recipe yields 4 servings
6 oz multigrain bow-tie pasta
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 lb cooked boneless skinless chicken, cubed
4 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus additional for garnish
3 Tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese
Black pepper to taste
1/2 cup frozen peas
Directions
Step 1
Make the pasta according to package instructions, cooking until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup pasta water; drain pasta and return to pot.
Step 2
In a skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for about 2 minutes, or until it is softened. Add the garlic and bell pepper and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 3
Add the chicken, mozzarella, parsley, Parmesan, ricotta and black pepper to taste. Toss to combine. Add the peas. Add the cooked pasta and about 3/4 cup of the reserved pasta water to create a sauce. Add additional 1/4 cup of remaining pasta water, if needed. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan.
Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 409
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 cup
Per serving:
calories:409
total fat:10g
sat fat:3g
cholesterol:126mg
sodium:184mg
total carb:37g
fibers:4g
proteins:36g
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