Description

A protein-packed pasta dish featuring a velvety cottage cheese–based sauce that delivers creamy comfort without heavy cream. Perfect for healthy meal prep or quick weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 cups cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)

8 oz pasta of choice

1 tbsp olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4–1/2 cup milk or unsweetened almond milk

1 tsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp sea salt

freshly cracked black pepper to taste

1–2 tbsp chopped fresh basil or parsley

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water before draining

2. In a blender, combine cottage cheese, milk, garlic, lemon juice, Parmesan, salt, and pepper; blend until smooth

3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat then pour in blended sauce and stir for 2–3 minutes until warm and glossy

4. If sauce is too thick, whisk in reserved pasta water or extra milk one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency

5. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until every noodle is coated in sauce

6. Stir in chopped fresh herbs and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or a squeeze of lemon

7. Serve immediately or let cool and store separately for meal prep

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: main course
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 400
Fat: 11
Saturated Fat: 4
Unsaturated Fat: 6
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 42
Fiber: 6
Protein: 32
Cholesterol: 20

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