Description
High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta is a delicious and nutritious dish that combines creamy cottage cheese into a luxurious sauce for a protein-packed meal with vibrant vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
12 oz Pasta
1 ½ cups Cottage Cheese
½ cup Parmesan Cheese
3–4 cloves Garlic
2 tbsp Olive Oil
5 oz Spinach
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
¼ cup Fresh Basil
½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes
Salt to taste
Black Pepper to taste
½ – 1 cup Pasta Water
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 to 1.5 cups of pasta water
- Prepare the Cottage Cheese Sauce: Blend cottage cheese, half of the Parmesan, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add reserved pasta water if needed
- Sauté Aromatics & Vegetables: In a skillet, heat remaining olive oil, add cherry tomatoes and sauté for 3-5 minutes. Stir in red pepper flakes if desired
- Wilt the Spinach: Add spinach to the skillet and sauté until wilted
- Combine & Finish: Add drained pasta and cottage cheese sauce to the skillet, toss to coat. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water
- Serve: Taste and adjust seasonings. Garnish with fresh basil and additional Parmesan cheese before serving
Notes
Reserve more pasta water than you think you'll need to achieve the perfect sauce consistency.
Blend the cottage cheese mixture thoroughly for a smooth and creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450-500 kcal
- Sugar: 5-7 g
- Sodium: 600-700 mg
- Fat: 15-18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8-10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50-55 g
- Fiber: 5-7 g
- Protein: 28-32 g
- Cholesterol: 35-45 mg