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Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce Recipe

Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce Recipe
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5.2 from 14 reviews

This creamy and protein-packed Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce is a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional cream sauces. Made with full-fat cottage cheese, almond milk, and flavorful seasonings, this sauce is smooth, rich, and perfect for tossing with high-protein pasta varieties like chickpea or lentil pasta. Quick to prepare and low in calories, it’s a wholesome addition to any pasta dinner.

Ingredients

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Base

  • 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat)
  • 1/2 cup almond milk (unsweetened, or any milk of choice)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)

Seasonings and Thickener

  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated, optional for extra flavor)
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

Instructions

  1. Sauté Garlic: Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, ensuring the garlic does not brown too much to avoid bitterness.
  2. 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 to create a rich, cohesive sauce base.
  3. Cook Sauce: Pour the blended sauce into the pan with the sautéed garlic. Stir well and cook over low heat for 3-5 minutes, allowing the sauce to warm through and thicken slightly.
  4. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and adjust the salt, pepper, or add red pepper flakes if you prefer a bit of heat to suit your palate.
  5. Toss Pasta: Toss the prepared sauce with your favorite high-protein pasta, such as chickpea or lentil pasta, ensuring each strand is coated for maximum flavor.
  6. Serve: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy a creamy, nutritious pasta meal that’s packed with protein.

Notes

  • You can substitute almond milk with any milk of your choice including dairy milk or other plant-based options.
  • Parmesan cheese is optional but adds a depth of flavor; omit for a milder sauce.
  • For a vegan adaptation, replace cottage cheese with a plant-based soft cheese and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
  • Use high-protein pasta like chickpea, lentil, or black bean pasta to complement the protein-rich sauce.
  • Be careful when sautéing the garlic; burnt garlic can make the sauce bitter.
  • This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stove.

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