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Creamy cottage cheese pasta sauce coating penne pasta, garnished with fresh basil leaves.

Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce

Recipe Cost $9.00
Serving Cost $2.25
Course Main Dish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 4 people
Recipe Cost $ $9.00
Serving Cost $ $2.25
AUTHOR Jillian
This creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce blends tomatoes, garlic, and basil for a protein-packed, gourmet dinner that’s quick enough for busy weeknights.

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound pasta of your choice
  • 16 oz small curd low-fat cottage cheese
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • ½ cup of pasta water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 28 oz canned San Marzano peeled tomatoes
  • Pinch red pepper flakes

GARNISHES:

  • Fresh basil

Instructions

Boil the Pasta:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook your pasta according to the package directions. Important: Just before draining the pasta, scoop out ½ cup of the starchy cooking water and set it aside.
    1 pound pasta of your choice

Blend the Base:

  • While the pasta cooks, combine the cottage cheese, garlic cloves, undrained canned tomatoes, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
    16 oz small curd low-fat cottage cheese, 2 cloves of garlic, 28 oz canned San Marzano peeled tomatoes, Pinch red pepper flakes, Salt and pepper to taste

Simmer the Sauce:

  • Pour the blended pink sauce into a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Stir in about half of the reserved pasta water. Let the sauce simmer gently for 10 minutes to marry the flavors and thicken slightly.

Check Consistency:

  • If the sauce appears too thick, stir in the pasta water a little at a time. If the consistency is perfect, you can discard the extra water.
    ½ cup of pasta water

Combine & Serve:

  • Add your cooked, drained pasta directly into the skillet with the sauce. Toss well to coat every noodle evenly. Top with fresh basil and serve immediately.
    Fresh basil

Notes

Storage and Reheating:
  • Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Reheating: This sauce can thicken up in the fridge as the cottage cheese cools. To reheat, place it in a pan over low heat and add a splash of water or milk to loosen it back up to a creamy consistency.

Equipment

Blender
Medium saucepan
Wooden spoon
large pot
Colander
Measuring cups & spoons

Nutrition

Serving: 2cupsCalories: 568kcalCarbohydrates: 103gProtein: 32gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 731mgPotassium: 938mgFiber: 7gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 473IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 164mgIron: 4mg

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