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High Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce

A creamy and protein-packed pasta sauce made with cottage cheese, perfect for a healthy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish, sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cottage Cheese Base
  • 2 cups cottage cheese preferably low-fat
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for richness
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Pasta
  • 12 ounces whole wheat pasta or any pasta of choice

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a blender, combine cottage cheese, chicken or vegetable broth, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  2. Pour the cottage cheese mixture into the saucepan with sautéed garlic. Stir well and heat through for about 5 minutes.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Serve immediately, garnished with additional herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 6gSugar: 4g

Notes

This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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