Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce: A Creamy, Healthy Twist for Dinner
This creamy cottage cheese pasta sauce is a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional sauces, perfect for dinner any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Blending and Heating
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the sauce into a saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Add chopped basil and mix well. Serve over cooked pasta.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add red pepper flakes.
- This sauce can be used with various types of pasta, including whole grain or gluten-free options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce, Healthy Pasta Sauce, Creamy Pasta Sauce