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High Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce

High Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce Ready in 10 Minutes

This High Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce offers a creamy, healthy alternative to traditional sauces, featuring rich garlic and parmesan flavors.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Use 2% for richness or 1% for a lighter option.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Adjust based on preference.
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese Use nutritional yeast for a dairy-free alternative.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Season gradually.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked offers the best flavor.
  • 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes Optional; adjust to spice tolerance.
  • 0.25 cup Pasta Water For adjusting sauce consistency.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Vegetables Cooked spinach or broccoli.
  • 0.5 cup Additional Cheeses Goat cheese or feta for unique flavors.

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Medium Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a food processor or blender, combine 1 cup of cottage cheese, 2 cloves of garlic, ½ cup of parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of black pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Blend until smooth, about 1–2 minutes.
  2. Gradually pour in ¼ cup of pasta water while blending to adjust the sauce's consistency until creamy.
  3. Transfer the sauce to a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally for about 3-5 minutes. Monitor closely to prevent curdling.
  4. Add your cooked pasta into the warmed sauce, tossing for about 2 minutes to coat the noodles.
  5. Consider stirring in any cooked vegetables just before serving for added nutrition.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week. Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on low heat.

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