Pasta with Cottage Cheese
Make your pasta night special with a creamy and protein-rich cottage cheese pasta sauce. This unique sauce gives your pasta a smooth texture and a mild cheesy taste, perfect for pasta lovers and those watching their health.
Equipment
- Skillet
- High-speed blender
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 8 oz 225g pasta (e.g., chickpea or lentil pasta)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish optional
Instructions
Prepare the Cottage Cheese Sauce:
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onions and minced garlic until the onions are soft and fragrant.
- In a high-speed blender, combine sautéed onions and garlic, cottage cheese, milk, cornstarch, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese (if using). Blend until smooth and creamy.
Cook the Pasta:
- While blending the sauce, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve about 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
Combine and Serve:
- Return the drained pasta to the pot. Mix in the cottage cheese sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Serve immediately, topped with extra Parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lemon, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 390mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 260mgIron: 1mg
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