cottage cheese pasta sauce
This creamy cottage cheese pasta sauce is a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional pasta sauces. It's quick to prepare and pairs wonderfully with your favorite pasta, offering a rich flavor and a boost of protein.
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- 1 strainer
- 1 saucepan
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 blender or food processor
- 1 wooden spoon
- 1 (optional) grater
Ingredients
- 1 lb pasta Such as penne or spaghetti.
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic Minced.
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional.
- Fresh leaves basil For garnish, optional.
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the pasta. In a large pot, boil salted water and add the pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and then drain the rest.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but do not let it brown.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, vegetable or chicken broth, cooked garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Blend the mixture using a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy.
- Return the drained pasta to the pot and add the cottage cheese sauce. Toss well to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach your desired sauce consistency.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until well incorporated. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Notes
You can customize this sauce by adding vegetables such as spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrition.
This sauce can also be served over zucchini noodles for a low-carb option.