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A bowl of creamy penne pasta with cottage cheese sauce and fresh black pepper

Creamy High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz protein -enriched or chickpea penne pasta
  • 2 cups low -fat cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking water
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Place the cottage cheese into a high-speed blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth and liquid.
  3. Reserve 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining the cooked pasta.
  4. In the original pot, heat olive oil over medium-low heat and sauté the minced garlic for approximately 60 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Lower the heat and pour the blended cottage cheese into the pot, followed by the Parmesan cheese and seasonings.
  6. Gradually whisk in the reserved pasta water to emulsify the sauce until the desired creamy consistency is achieved.
  7. Return the cooked pasta to the pot and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.
  8. Serve immediately, adjusting seasoning to taste.