Description
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
- 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.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and reserved pasta water until smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pan with garlic, then pour the cottage cheese sauce over the pasta.
- Toss well to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce, cooking for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 25mg