Description
This High Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce is a quick and nutritious way to elevate your pasta dishes. Creamy, flavorful, and packed with protein, this sauce blends cottage cheese, garlic, and parmesan into a smooth, velvety topping that warms beautifully on the stove. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s perfect for a healthy weeknight meal or a satisfying lunch option.
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese (2% fat recommended)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup pasta water
Instructions
- Prepare Sauce Base: Add the cottage cheese, garlic cloves, grated parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes into your food processor or blender.
- Blend Ingredients: Blend the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps for a luscious sauce texture.
- Incorporate Pasta Water: Gradually pour in the reserved pasta water and blend again until fully combined, which will thin the sauce to a perfect consistency.
- Warm the Sauce: Transfer the blended sauce to a pan over medium-low heat. Stir frequently to prevent sticking and heat the sauce through gently without curdling.
- Combine with Pasta: Stir in your cooked pasta noodles thoroughly so every strand is covered evenly with the sauce.
- Optional Add-ins: For added nutrition and flavor, toss in cooked vegetables like steamed broccoli just before serving.
Notes
- Use reserved pasta water as it contains starch that helps the sauce stick to the pasta for a silky finish.
- Adjust red pepper flakes amount based on your spice preference.
- For a smoother sauce, blend cottage cheese thoroughly before heating.
- This sauce works well with any pasta type such as spaghetti, penne, or fusilli.
- Adding steamed veggies increases fiber and nutrients without extra fat.
