Description

This creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce is a protein-packed, flavorful addition to your favorite high-protein pasta like chickpea or lentil pasta. Made with full-fat cottage cheese, almond milk, olive oil, and Italian seasonings, it’s a quick and easy sauce that offers a delicious alternative to traditional cream sauces. Perfect for a fulfilling and healthy meal, this sauce can be customized with optional Parmesan cheese and a hint of red pepper flakes for heat.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional for extra flavor)
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt, adjust to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

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Instructions

Heat Olive Oil and Sauté Garlic: Warm the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Blend Sauce Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, almond milk, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Cook Sauce with Garlic: Pour the blended sauce into the pan containing the sautéed garlic. Stir well to combine and cook over low heat for 3-5 minutes until the sauce is warmed through and slightly thickened.
Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed by adding more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes for extra heat.
Toss and Serve: Toss the prepared sauce with your favorite high-protein pasta such as chickpea or lentil pasta. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy a creamy, protein-rich pasta meal.

Notes

For extra protein, add grilled chicken or tofu to the dish.
To make it dairy-free, substitute with dairy-free cottage cheese and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan cheese.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 230 kcal
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 450 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 18 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg