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Cottage Cheese Pasta Recipe

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A creamy and protein-packed pasta dish made with cottage cheese, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz pasta (penne, fusilli, or your choice)
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup pasta water (reserved)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and reserved pasta water until smooth.
  4. Add the cooked pasta to the pan with garlic, then pour the cottage cheese sauce over the pasta.
  5. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce, cooking for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Use whole milk cottage cheese for a creamier texture.
  • Add sautéed spinach or roasted vegetables for extra nutrition.
  • Adjust the sauce consistency with more pasta water if needed.

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