Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce
This easy pasta sauce recipe is a great way to add extra protein to your dish!
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 handful fresh parsley
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil or a few fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Prepare the ingredients:
- Wash and chop the parsley if using fresh parsley.
- Mince the garlic.
Blend the sauce:
- Add the cottage cheese, water, parsley, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and basil to a blender or food processor.
- Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency by adding a little more water if needed.
Heat the sauce (optional):
- If you prefer a warm sauce, transfer the blended mixture to a small saucepan.
- Heat over low-medium heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through. Do not boil to prevent curdling.
Serve:
- Cook your favorite pasta according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the creamy cottage cheese sauce over the pasta and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately and garnish with extra parsley or grated Parmesan if desired.
Enjoy!
- Pair with a fresh salad or crusty bread for a complete meal.
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