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Creamy high protein pasta with cottage cheese sauce served in a bowl.

Easy High Protein Pasta — Cottage Cheese Sauce

A quick and creamy pasta dish with a rich cottage cheese sauce, perfect for a satisfying and healthy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 ounces pasta of choice Short shapes like penne or rotini hold sauce well.
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (small curd or any kind) Blend for a smooth sauce.
  • 2-4 tablespoons pasta water Save before draining pasta.
  • 1-2 tablespoons grated parmesan Adjust based on taste.
  • 1 small clove garlic Or use a pinch of garlic powder.
  • to taste Salt and black pepper Season to preference.
  • Optional squeeze of lemon, pinch of red pepper flakes, handful of spinach For additional flavor and nutrition.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook your pasta. Before draining, scoop out some pasta water and set it aside.
  2. In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese, parmesan, garlic, and a splash of pasta water until smooth. Add more water as needed to achieve a creamy sauce.
  3. Add the sauce back into the warm pot (heat off or on low). Toss the pasta in, allowing the heat from the noodles to warm the sauce without cooking it hard.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or parmesan. If the sauce is thick, add another splash of pasta water and toss again.

Notes

If your sauce looks grainy, it likely needs more blending and a bit more warm pasta water. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of water or milk.