CREAMY CHIPOTLE PASTA

HIGH PROTEIN MEALS FOR WEIGHT LOSS: CREAMY CHIPOTLE PASTA 🎯 Not only does this recipe pack over 45 grams of protein per serving but it’s under 425 calories, easy to make, & is loaded with vegetables! It takes about 40 minutes to come together and will make you forget you have fitness goals!

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. Cook 6 oz of protein pasta by following the directions on the box. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.

Step 2

2. Finely chop mushrooms and broccoli.

Step 3

3. Blend 1 c almond milk, 2/3 c low fat cottage cheese, 4 lite laughing cow wedges, tomato, 2 garlic cloves, salt, and pepper to taste.

Step 4

4. Pat the shrimp dry and season to taste - what I used is in the ingredient list.

Step 5

5. Melt 3 tbsp of light margarine to a pan and add shrimp. Cook for 2 minutes on each side and remove.

Step 6

6. Add in chipotle sauce and simmer for 10 minutes. To remove the remainder of the sauce from the blender, add the pasta water & shake.

Step 7

7. Mix in the mushrooms and broccoli. Cook for 5 minutes.

Step 8

8. Add in the pasta and combine well. Taste the sauce and add seasonings to taste.

Step 9

9. Turn off the heat and mix in cheese.

Step 10

10. Divide into 4 equal servings: ~1.25 cup of pasta and 9-10 shrimp.

Step 11

11. When ready to serve top with grated parmesan cheese and/or chili flakes.