Creamy Pesto Pasta Bake
Lunch, DinnerYou cannot go wrong with a creamy pasta bake! The creamy yoghurt sauce works so well with zest from the basil pesto and fresh cherry tomatoes, packing a major punch in terms of both flavour and nutrition!
Calories666kcal
Carbs57g
Protein41g
Fats31g
For Intensive Exercise, Exercise DayPerformance Benefits
Carbohydrates are the primary fuel source for high intensity exercise and protein repairs and builds muscle tissue.
Health Benefits
This meal is a good source of selenium, which plays a role in the maintenance of healthy hair, skin and nails.
Expert Tips
Make some extra servings for a quick meal later in the week!
Equipment
- Pot
- Large non-stick pan
- Casserole dish
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 200 g Pasta
- 2 cloves Garlic (crushed)
- 2 Onions (chopped)
- 400 g Chicken breast (chopped)
- 10 Cherry tomatoes
- 200 g Peas
- 10 Mushrooms (chopped)
- 5 tbsp Low-fat greek yoghurt
- 3 tbsp Basil pesto
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 80 g Parmesan cheese (shavings)
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Oregano
- ½ tsp Smoked Paprika
- ½ tsp Chilli pepper
- ½ tsp Black pepper
Servings
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a pot of boiling water for 10-12 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- Heat a tbsp of olive oil on a large pan.
- Sautee the onions, mushrooms and garlic for 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken and cook on a medium heat for 5 minutes until no longer pink.
- Transfer the contents of the pan and the pasta to a casserole dish.
- Mix the yoghurt, pesto, lemon juice, cheese, salt, herbs and spices in a bowl.
- Add the mix to the pasta and mix thoroughly.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 10 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 666kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 41gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 1144mgPotassium: 1051mgFiber: 9gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 55ugVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 3mg
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