High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce Recipe
A quick and nutritious high-protein pasta sauce made with creamy cottage cheese, garlic, and parmesan cheese. This simple sauce blends smoothly and can be quickly heated and tossed with your favorite pasta for a delicious and healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2-3 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Combine the cottage cheese, minced garlic, and grated parmesan cheese in a blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Heat Sauce: Pour the blended sauce into a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Heat until warmed through but do not boil.
- Toss with Pasta: Cook your preferred pasta according to package instructions. Drain well and toss immediately with the heated cottage cheese sauce until evenly coated. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh parmesan cheese for best flavor.
- You can adjust the consistency by adding a splash of pasta water to the sauce if it’s too thick.
- This sauce is best served immediately for the creamiest texture.
- Feel free to add fresh herbs like basil or parsley for extra flavor.
Keywords: high-protein pasta sauce, cottage cheese sauce, healthy pasta sauce, creamy pasta sauce, quick pasta sauce
