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2) Creamy lemon‑garlic ground chicken pasta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 12 oz pasta penne or rotini
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup low‑fat cream or half‑and‑half
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups baby spinach

Method
 

  1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium, add ground chicken and cook until no longer pink.
  3. Add garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring.
  4. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, cream, and Parmesan.
  5. Add pasta, spinach, and reserved water; toss until sauce coats.
  6. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  7. Serve hot.