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Creamy cottage cheese pasta sauce served with fresh basil and pasta.

30-Minute Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce

A quick and creamy pasta sauce using cottage cheese that elevates your weeknight dinner into something special.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Use freshly grated for better flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: Italian seasoning
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
  • Pasta of your choice Use your favorite type.

Method

Cooking

  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  • In a blender, combine cottage cheese, milk, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and optional Italian seasoning. Blend until smooth.
  • Pour the sauce into the skillet and heat gently, stirring until warmed through.
  • Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce.
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

For a richer flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese instead of the pre-packaged kind. Add red pepper flakes for heat, and feel free to add sautéed vegetables for added nutrition.
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