Description
Cottage Cheese Pasta is a creamy, high-protein dish made with smooth blended cottage cheese, garlic, and herbs. It’s a healthy twist on traditional creamy pasta, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces pasta (penne, fusilli, or your choice)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, blend cottage cheese, garlic, olive oil, Parmesan, black pepper, and salt in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy.
- Return cooked pasta to the pot. Pour the blended cottage cheese sauce over the pasta and stir to combine.
- Gradually add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce and create a silky texture.
- Stir in red pepper flakes if using, and top with fresh herbs.
- Serve warm with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use low-fat cottage cheese for a lighter version.
- Add sautéed spinach, mushrooms, or peas for extra nutrition.
- Can be served warm or cold as a pasta salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 25mg