Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce Recipe
A creamy and healthy cottage cheese pasta sauce made with simple ingredients. This sauce combines the smooth texture of blended cottage cheese with fragrant garlic and olive oil, resulting in a light yet flavorful topping for your favorite pasta dishes. Quick to prepare and gently heated to maintain the delicate flavors and nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2-3 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Combine the cottage cheese, minced garlic, olive oil, and salt in a blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps remaining.
- Heat Sauce: Pour the blended sauce into a small saucepan and heat gently over low to medium heat. Stir frequently to prevent sticking or burning, and heat until warmed through but not boiling to preserve the fresh flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- You can adjust the amount of olive oil for a richer or lighter sauce.
- Serve immediately over cooked pasta for optimal taste.
- This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
- To make it vegan, substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based alternative.
Keywords: cottage cheese pasta sauce, creamy pasta sauce, healthy pasta sauce, easy pasta sauce, garlic pasta sauce
