Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta (Gluten Free, High Protein) Recipe
Indulge in this creamy and satisfying gluten-free pasta dish that features a protein-packed cottage cheese sauce. This recipe is a delightful twist on traditional pasta sauces, offering a rich and velvety texture with a high protein content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Blending, Mixing, Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 1 box pasta (cooked according to box)
Cottage Cheese Sauce:
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup marinara
- 1 clove garlic
Optional Toppings:
- parmesan
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions and reserve 1/3 cup of pasta water.
- Prepare Cottage Cheese Sauce: In a high-speed blender, combine cottage cheese, marinara sauce, garlic, and any desired spices. Blend until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the reserved pasta water to the sauce and mix well. Pour the sauce over cooked and drained pasta, tossing until evenly coated.
- Finish and Serve: Top the dish with parmesan and red pepper flakes. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta, Gluten Free Pasta, High Protein Recipe, Pasta with Cottage Cheese Sauce
