High-Protein Alfredo Pasta with Chicken Ham – Creamy & Savory Delight
High-Protein Alfredo Pasta with Ham – Creamy, Savory & Packed with Protein!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cooked chicken ham, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the cooked chicken ham to the skillet and cook until heated through.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce until well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be topped with fresh herbs for added flavor.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: High-Protein Alfredo Pasta, Chicken Ham, Creamy Pasta, Savory Pasta, Pasta Recipes