Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce
If you’re in search of a quick, creamy enhancement for your meals, this Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce is the ideal solution! This delicious sauce is packed with protein and can be prepared in just 10 minutes, making it a go-to choice for busy weeknights. Its rich texture and delightful flavor make it perfect for tossing with your favorite pasta or using as a dip for fresh veggies. Once you try it, you’ll find yourself returning to this recipe time and again!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- In a pan over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, almond milk, Parmesan (if using), cornstarch, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the blended sauce into the pan with garlic. Stir and cook on low heat for 3-5 minutes until warmed through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Toss with high-protein pasta (like chickpea or lentil) and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Find it online: https://delicioustasty.com/cottage-cheese-pasta-sauce/