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Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce Recipe

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A creamy and protein-packed cottage cheese pasta sauce made with full-fat cottage cheese, almond milk, olive oil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. This easy-to-make sauce is blended smooth, sautéed briefly, and flavored with Italian seasoning and optional red pepper flakes for a touch of heat. Perfect for tossing with high-protein pasta like chickpea or lentil pasta for a nutritious, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra flavor)
  • 2 teaspoons 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

  1. Sauté Garlic: Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
  2. Blend Sauce Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, almond milk, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Blend everything until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. Cook Sauce: Pour the blended sauce into the pan with the sautéed garlic. Stir well and cook over low heat for 3-5 minutes until the sauce is warmed through and slightly thickened.
  4. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and adjust salt, pepper, or add red pepper flakes if you want more heat.
  5. Toss with Pasta: Toss the warm sauce with your favorite high-protein pasta such as chickpea or lentil pasta. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
  6. Serve: Serve immediately for a creamy, delicious, and protein-packed pasta meal.

Notes

  • Using full-fat cottage cheese gives the sauce a richer texture, but you can use low-fat if preferred.
  • The cornstarch helps thicken the sauce to a creamy consistency.
  • Parmesan cheese is optional but adds extra depth of flavor.
  • Adjust seasoning to suit your taste; red pepper flakes add a nice kick.
  • Great paired with high-protein pastas like chickpea, lentil, or other legume-based pastas to keep the meal nutritious.
  • Best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and gently reheated.

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