I've been on a great health switch (kick) and decided I was craving some pesto. I found what looked like a great recipe; not too saucy, one pan cooking, easy peasy + I added some blended cottage cheese to add protein. I whipped it all up and realized the portion size to stay within my macros for a meal was laughable and now I'm stuck with this child sized dinner for three more nights.
Yes, the yellow bowl is one serving. I just used to it to measure out the full amount of pasta to separate it into prep bowls which is why it looks like I've eaten most of it. I did end up roasting some carrots in olive oil spray s+p to add some volume to the meal.
It was yummy but I won't be making again.
- 5 oz dried Penne Pasta
- 1 lb. Chicken Breasts cut into 1" chunks
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 1/2 cup cottage cheese (blended)
- 1/3 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/4 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes separated from oil
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ⅓ cup Pesto
by Heavy_Yellow_2016
3 Comments
Ya fat is twice as dense in calories. The more fat the smaller the meal. I track macros and aim for about 50 grams of fat a day so that helps shape my decisions.
I learned this the hard way too and all recipes go into MFP BEFORE I cook, that way I can make sure that that I adjust ingredients so I get enough food.
Also, some little swaps – like changing the heavy cream for a high protein low fat milk would help a lot.
Aaahhh 1/3 cup heavy cream might be the culprit.
Greek yogurt, especially plain for more protein is a good substitute but adds a bit of tang.
There’s high protein milk options too but won’t be as creamy as heavy cream