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High Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce (Creamy and Delicious!) Recipe

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4.9 from 131 reviews
  • Author: lina
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This High Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce offers a creamy, delicious, and health-conscious alternative to traditional cream-based sauces. Packed with protein from cottage cheese and enriched with Parmesan and garlic flavors, this sauce is quick to prepare using a blender and warms perfectly on the stovetop. It pairs beautifully with any pasta variety and can be enhanced with steamed vegetables for a nutritious meal.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese (2% fat recommended)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water

Instructions

  1. Prepare ingredients: Gather all sauce ingredients except the pasta water and add them into a food processor or blender for easy mixing.
  2. Blend sauce base: Blend the cottage cheese, garlic, Parmesan, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, ensuring a silky texture.
  3. Add pasta water: Pour in the reserved pasta water gradually and blend again to achieve a perfectly combined sauce that will coat the pasta smoothly.
  4. Warm the sauce: Transfer the blended sauce to a pan over medium-low heat. Gently warm it while stirring frequently to prevent sticking and to create a luscious consistency.
  5. Mix with pasta: Add your cooked pasta noodles to the pan and stir well to fully incorporate the sauce, making sure every strand or piece is evenly coated.
  6. Add vegetables (optional): For added nutrition, toss in cooked vegetables such as steamed broccoli before serving for extra texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency without thinning out flavor.
  • Cottage cheese with 2% fat provides creaminess without excess richness.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
  • This sauce works well with various types of pasta, including penne, spaghetti, or fusilli.
  • Adding steamed vegetables enhances both taste and nutritional value.
  • Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Keywords: High Protein, Cottage Cheese, Pasta Sauce, Creamy Sauce, Healthy Pasta Sauce, Low Fat Sauce, Quick Sauce, Easy Pasta Sauce

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