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High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce

A quick, nutritious, and creamy pasta sauce made with cottage cheese, perfect for a family meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (use Halal-certified)
  • 1 cup cooked pasta (your choice—penne, rigatoni, or spaghetti) Cook according to package instructions
  • 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh herbs (basil or parsley) for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook Your Pasta: Start boiling water in a pot and add your pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well until you achieve a smooth texture.
  3. Heat the Olive Oil: In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and let it warm up.
Combining
  1. Combine the Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, followed by the prepared cottage cheese sauce. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly.
  2. Finish with Parmesan: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and give it another toss. Remove from heat.
Serving
  1. Garnish and Serve: Serve your High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce hot, garnished with fresh herbs of your choice.

Notes

Substitutions: Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a creaminess and protein boost. Timing is Key: Combine the sauce with pasta while it's warm to maintain creaminess. Avoid Overcooking: Do not let the sauce boil after adding to pasta.