Active Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

4

Nutrition Profile:

Ingredients

8ounceswhole-wheat spaghetti

3/4cuplower-sodium marinara sauce

1/2cupreduced-fat cottage cheese

1/4cup chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes

1/4cup fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish

3tablespoonsgrated Parmesan cheese

2tablespoonsno-salt-added tomato paste

1clovegarlic, grated

2teaspoonsItalian seasoning, divided

3/4teaspoonsalt, divided

3/4teaspooncrushed red pepper, divided

2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil

1smallyellow onion, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)

3cups bite-size broccoli florets

2cupscherry tomatoes, halved

1/4teaspoonground pepper

1tablespoonbalsamic vinegar

3cups shredded cooked chicken breast

Directions

Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.

Meanwhile, combine marinara, cottage cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, Parmesan, tomato paste, garlic, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper in a blender; blend until mostly smooth, about 30 seconds.

Add 3/4 cup of the reserved cooking water; process until very smooth and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes, adding remaining 1/4 cup cooking water as needed to reach desired consistency.

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in broccoli, tomatoes, pepper, and the remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes start to break down and the broccoli is tender-crisp, 5 to 6 minutes.

Add balsamic vinegar; cook, stirring constantly, until nearly evaporated, about 15 seconds.

Stir in chicken, the drained spaghetti and the marinara mixture. Cook, stirring often, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with basil leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: about 1 3/4 cups

Calories 528, Fat 16g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 79mg, Carbohydrates 59g, Total Sugars 9g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 42g, Fiber 9g, Sodium 745mg, Potassium 1,114mg