Just when you thought pasta couldn’t get any simpler. This delicious Baked Chicken Spaghetti (direct from the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge ) is so easy, high in protein and just 369 calories per serve. What’s more, it’s budget-friendly!
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Ingredients
- 250 grams wholemeal spaghetti
- 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil (15 mls)
- 1 red onion finely sliced (100 grams)
- 2 cloves garlic finely sliced (6 grams)
- 500 grams lean chicken mince
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (1 grams)
- 3 cup tomato passata (750 mls)
- salt
- Pepper
- 1 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese grated (160 grams)
- 3 tbs fresh basil leaves (10 grams)
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Instructions
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Cook spaghetti according to packet directions until al dente. Preheat oven to 180C / gas mark 4.
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Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook for a further 30 seconds, until fragrant.
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Add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes, until browned. Use a wooden spoon to break up any lumps.
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Add dried herbs, tomato passata and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine and simmer for 10-15 minutes until sauce has thickened a little.
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Add spaghetti to sauce and toss to combine together well.
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Pour spaghetti and sauce into a baking dish and sprinkle over the mozzarella. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese has melted and is golden and bubbling.
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Divide between six bowls and sprinkle with fresh basil leaves to serve.
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Leftovers can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for 2-3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Recipe Notes
This recipe contains 369 calories per serve.
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