Chicken Parmesan Pasta Recipe Ft. What's Gaby Cooking

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: turkey cutlets

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more economical.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat, while cheddar is often cheaper.

spaghetti

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: penne

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber, while penne is often less expensive.

Start by adding a little bit of olive oil to a large skillet.

Add garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.

Add ground chicken to the skillet and season with salt and pepper while stirring.

Pour in jarred marinara sauce and stir to combine, letting it simmer.

In a separate pot, bring pasta water to a boil and add egg noodles, cooking until al dente, about 10-15 minutes.

Once the noodles are cooked, drain them and add them directly into the sauce in the skillet.

Mix the noodles with the sauce to combine thoroughly.

Add mozzarella and Parmesan cheese to the pasta and sauce mixture, stirring until the cheese is melted and combined.

Serve the dish garnished with fresh basil and additional cheese if desired.

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