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Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce Recipe

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This creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce recipe is a quick and healthy alternative to traditional creamy pasta sauces. Made with cottage cheese, skim milk, and Parmesan, it creates a smooth, protein-packed sauce that pairs perfectly with your favorite pasta, ready in just 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons Olive Oil (or butter)
  • 1 1/2 cups Cottage Cheese
  • 3/4 cup Skim Milk (or half-and-half)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
  • 6 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper (to taste)
  • 1 pinch Salt (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 4 tablespoons Water

Pasta

  • 8 ounces Cooked Pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
  2. Blend Sauce Base: In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, skim milk, and grated Parmesan cheese. Blend on high until the mixture is creamy, thick, and smooth. Set aside.
  3. Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add Blended Mixture: Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture into the saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer. The sauce will initially thin out significantly, which is normal. Reduce heat to low.
  5. Thicken Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry. Whisk this into the warm sauce and continue cooking until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency.
  6. Combine with Pasta: Stir in the cooked pasta and cook for a few more minutes until the pasta is evenly coated and warmed through.
  7. Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately over your preferred pasta.
  8. Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The sauce may thicken in the fridge; reheat with a splash of water to loosen. Freeze for up to one month and thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.

Notes

  • You can substitute skim milk with half-and-half for a richer sauce.
  • Make sure to whisk the cornstarch slurry well before adding it to avoid lumps.
  • The sauce will appear very thin when first simmered but will thicken after adding the cornstarch slurry.
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and texture.
  • This sauce works well with spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne pasta.

Keywords: Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce, Healthy Pasta Sauce, Quick Pasta Sauce, Creamy Pasta Sauce, Low Fat Pasta Sauce, Italian Sauce

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