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Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce Recipe

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This creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce is a healthy and protein-packed alternative to traditional creamy sauces, combining full-fat cottage cheese, almond milk, and Parmesan for a smooth, flavorful dish. Enhanced with garlic, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes for a little heat, it’s perfect tossed with high-protein pasta like chickpea or lentil varieties for a delicious, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

For the Sauce

  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra flavor)
  • 2 teaspoons 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, taking care not to burn it.
  2. Blend Sauce Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, almond milk, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Blend until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
  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 slightly thicken.
  4. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and adjust salt, black pepper, or add red pepper flakes if desired for extra heat.
  5. Serve: Toss the sauce with your favorite high-protein pasta such as chickpea or lentil pasta. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy a creamy, protein-rich pasta meal.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, substitute the cottage cheese with a plant-based alternative and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
  • Using cornstarch helps thicken the sauce without adding flour or heavy cream.
  • This sauce pairs best with high-protein pastas for a balanced meal.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level or omit if sensitive to heat.
  • Leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stove.

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