Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Cooking Instructions
- Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Once boiling, add your whole wheat pasta and cook according to package instructions, typically around 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving ½ cup of the starchy pasta water, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the onions. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Stir in the chopped roasted red peppers into the skillet. Allow them to cook gently for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to low and mix in the low-fat Greek yogurt until smooth. Slowly pour in the almond milk, stirring continuously until the sauce reaches your desired creamy consistency.
- Incorporate the grated Parmesan cheese and nutritional yeast into the sauce, stirring until fully blended and creamy.
- Season your sauce with smoked paprika, along with salt and pepper to taste. Gently fold in the shredded cooked chicken breast, stirring until coated.
- Gradually incorporate the reserved pasta water until it reaches desired thickness. Stir well to ensure the sauce is evenly distributed.
- Add the drained pasta into the skillet with the creamy sauce. Toss them together gently over low heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat and mix in a handful of freshly torn basil leaves. Serve immediately, garnishing with additional basil or Parmesan if desired.
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Notes
This recipe is easily adaptable for vegetarians. Swap chicken for chickpeas or lentils.
