Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce Recipe
A creamy, protein-packed cottage cheese pasta sauce that is healthy, quick to prepare and customizable to your taste. Enjoy a delicious alternative to heavy cream based sauces.
Equipment
- Pot
- Blender
- Skillet
- Casserole Dish
Ingredients
Pasta
- 12 oz pasta your favorite type such as penne or fusilli
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese full fat for creamier texture; low fat also works
- 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup milk or reserved pasta water to adjust consistency
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 oz of pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a blender, combine 1 cup of cottage cheese, 1/4 cup of milk, and 1 tbsp of olive oil. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp of salt, and 1/4 tsp of black pepper to the blender. Blend again until well combined.
- In a large skillet over low heat, warm the blended sauce for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly, using reserved pasta water if needed to adjust consistency.
- Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with extra grated Parmesan and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
You can customize this recipe with additional herbs or proteins. If the sauce thickens, add a splash of reserved pasta water or milk to restore its creaminess.