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Rotini Spinach Mac
A high-protein twist on creamy mac, built with rotini, ground chicken, and spinach. 73g of protein and 508 calories — heavy on flavor, light on guilt.
Cal
508
Protein
73g
Carbs
17g
Fat
16g
Per serving · 1 serving

Field-tested
Prep
30 minutes
Cook
45 minutes
Total
75 minutes
Method
- 01>On the stove in a large pot, boil 10 cups of water salted with 3 tbsp of salt >
- 02>When the water has come to a boil, add the carrots and set a timer for 15 minutes. >
- 03>While the carrots are boiling, blanch the spinach by boiling for 30 seconds then immediately removing from the pot and placing into an ice bath to stop the cooking. Drain the water from the ice bath and squeeze the water out of the spinach until you have a dry ball. >
- 04>Once the carrots are done boiling, remove them from the pot and allow to cool. Cook the pasta according the instructions. Once done, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and strain the past. >
- 05>Now it's time to make the sauce. In a high-powered blender, add the cottage cheese, carrot, spinach, garlic, nutritional yeast, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 cup of pasta water. Blend on high. If too thick, add the remaining pasta water as until desired consistency is reached. >
- 06>Now in the pot add the sauce and the pasta. Mix to combine over med-low heat about 5 minutes. >
- 07Divide the pasta into 4 servings and top each with 80g of sirloin.
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