dietary pasta sauce
Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce
A smooth cottage cheese pasta sauce blended with parmesan, garlic and pasta water for a simple creamy dinner.
5Prep min
10Cook min
15Total min
4 servingsYield
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Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce
Ingredients
- 12 oz (340 g) pasta
- 1 cup (225 g) cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup (50 g) finely grated parmesan
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) reserved pasta water, as needed
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Cook the pasta until al dente and reserve pasta water.
- 2
Blend cottage cheese, parmesan, garlic, olive oil and black pepper until smooth.
- 3
Return pasta to the pot over low heat.
- 4
Add the blended sauce and toss.
- 5
Add pasta water gradually until creamy.
Helpful notes
- Blend until completely smooth before adding the sauce to hot pasta.
Serving ideas
Add spinach, peas or roasted vegetables for extra color and texture.