Description
Creamy and flavorful, this Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce is a protein-packed alternative to traditional pasta sauces. Made with wholesome ingredients, it’s a perfect way to elevate your pasta dishes with a healthy twist.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat)
- 1/2 cup almond milk (unsweetened, or any milk of choice)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated, optional for extra flavor)
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Blend Sauce: In a blender, combine cottage cheese, almond milk, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Cook Sauce: Pour the sauce into the pan with garlic. Cook over low heat for 3-5 minutes until warmed and slightly thickened.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes as needed.
- Toss with Pasta: Mix the sauce with high-protein pasta, garnish with herbs.
- Serve: Enjoy the creamy, protein-packed pasta immediately.
Notes
- You can add cooked veggies or protein of your choice to the sauce for more variety.
- This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a smoother sauce, blend for a longer time until completely creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce, High-Protein, Creamy Sauce, Pasta Recipe
