Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce, a delightful blend of wholesome ingredients that packs a protein punch. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up this rich and velvety sauce that pairs perfectly with any pasta or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat)
- 1/2 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Blend cottage cheese, almond milk, Parmesan cheese (if using), Italian seasoning, cornstarch, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the blended mixture into the pan with sautéed garlic and heat over low for 3-5 minutes until warmed through.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
- Serve over your favorite high-protein pasta or as a dip for veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg