Description
A creamy, protein-packed cottage cheese pasta sauce made with simple ingredients and Italian seasoning, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 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 for extra flavor)
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil and Garlic: Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Blend Sauce Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, almond milk, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Cook Sauce: Pour the blended sauce into the pan with the sautéed garlic. Stir well and cook over low heat for 3-5 minutes until the sauce is warmed through and slightly thickened.
- Adjust Seasonings: Taste the sauce and adjust the salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes as desired for heat.
- Toss with Pasta and Serve: Toss the sauce with your favorite high-protein pasta such as chickpea or lentil pasta. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your creamy, protein-rich pasta dish.
Notes
- For extra protein, add grilled chicken or tofu to the pasta.
- To make the sauce dairy-free, substitute dairy-free cottage cheese and nutritional yeast for the Parmesan cheese.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
