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Bowl of easy cottage cheese pasta sauce, creamy and high protein, perfect for pasta dishes.

Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce

A creamy, high-protein pasta sauce made from blended cottage cheese, perfect for quick weeknight meals and customizable with various flavor additions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course, Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup cottage cheese Regular or low fat works
  • 1-2 tablespoons grated parmesan Optional but highly recommended
  • 1 small garlic clove Or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2-4 tablespoons pasta water Save before draining
Optional Flavor Add-Ins
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice For a fresh flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning For added flavor
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes For heat
  • 1 handful spinach Blend for a green boost
  • a few leaves basil Great for a fresh flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook your pasta and remember to save some pasta water before draining.
  2. Add cottage cheese, garlic, parmesan, and a pinch of salt and pepper to your blender. Blend until totally smooth. If it looks too thick, add a splash of pasta water and blend again.
Cooking
  1. Pour the blended sauce into a skillet on low heat.
  2. Add your hot pasta right into the skillet. Toss, toss, toss. Add more pasta water little by little until it looks glossy and creamy.
Serving
  1. Taste and adjust with extra pepper or parmesan as desired.

Notes

For extra smooth sauce, blend for a full minute and scrape down the sides. Customize flavors by adding ingredients like tomato paste, spinach, or more cheese.