High Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce
A creamy, high-protein pasta sauce made with cottage cheese and Parmesan, perfect for a nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Blending and Heating
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup milk or pasta water (for desired consistency)
- Optional: fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Blend the Base: In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Blend until smooth, creating a creamy base that will serve as your sauce.
- Adjust Consistency: If the sauce feels too thick, add milk or pasta water, a little at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
- Heat the Sauce: Transfer your blended sauce into a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it’s warmed through.
- Toss with Pasta: Add in cooked pasta of your choice and toss until the pasta is well coated in the creamy goodness.
- Garnish and Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or basil.
Notes
Pairs well with whole grain pasta or as a spread on toasted bread. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg