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Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce

Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce: Healthy Yet Delicious!

Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce is a high-protein, gluten-free alternative to traditional Alfredo, perfect for healthy meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese low-fat or full-fat
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh, minced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional, to taste
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup Pasta Water reserved after boiling pasta

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender
  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce
  1. In a food processor or blender, add cottage cheese, fresh garlic cloves, grated parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using. Blend on high speed for about 30-60 seconds until smooth.
  2. With the blender running, gradually pour in 1/4 to 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water and continue blending until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
  3. Transfer the creamy sauce into a medium saucepan set over medium-low heat. Stir frequently for about 3-5 minutes until warm.
  4. Once the sauce is heated through, add in your cooked pasta and gently toss until well coated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 15gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week. Reheat with additional pasta water for optimal texture.

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