“Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce: A Healthy, Creamy Twist on Classic Pasta”
A quick, creamy cottage cheese pasta that delivers big comfort with a healthier twist, packing about 30g of protein per serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 7 oz pasta (rigatoni or penne)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of well-salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain.
2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced onion and garlic and sauté until translucent.
3. Stir in the tomato paste and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for about 1 minute.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, fresh basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Transfer the sauce to a blender or use an immersion blender. Add the cottage cheese and reserved pasta water, then blend until smooth.
6. Return the sauce to the skillet, add the pasta, and toss over medium heat for 1 minute until well combined.
7. Season to taste and serve warm, garnished with grated parmesan and extra fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 601 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 94 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Find it online: https://paulakitchen.com/cottage-cheese-pasta-sauce-recipe/