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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
Creamy cottage cheese pasta sauce with parmesan and herbs
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Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce

15 min

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. 1

    Cook the pasta until al dente and reserve pasta water.

  2. 2

    Blend cottage cheese, parmesan, garlic, olive oil and black pepper until smooth.

  3. 3

    Return pasta to the pot over low heat.

  4. 4

    Add the blended sauce and toss.

  5. 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.