Description
A creamy, protein-packed cottage cheese pasta sauce made with full-fat cottage cheese, almond milk, and Italian seasonings, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
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)
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil and Garlic: Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Blend Sauce Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, almond milk, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Cook the Sauce: Pour the blended sauce into the pan with the sautéed garlic. Stir well and cook over low heat for 3-5 minutes until warmed through and slightly thickened.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes if needed.
- Serve: Toss the 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.
Notes
- For extra protein, add grilled chicken or tofu to the dish.
- To make it dairy-free, use dairy-free cottage cheese and substitute Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
