Tomato Cottage Cheese Pasta
Ready in under 30 minutes and over 15 grams of protein per serving, this creamy tomato cottage cheese pasta is a hearty and healthy vegetarian recipe that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes -
Cook Time: 15 minutes
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Total Time: 25 minutes
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Yield: 6 servings 1x -
Category: Dinner -
Method: Stovetop
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Method:Ingredients
- 1 pound short-cut pasta, such as fusilli or penne
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil, add the pasta, reduce to a very gentle simmer, and cook to al dente or as per package directions. While the pasta is cooking, scoop out 1 cup of pasta water and set it aside. Once the pasta is cooked, drain the water, and set it aside.
- In a large on medium-high heat, warm the olive oil, then add the diced onion and cook for 5-6 minutes until tender, then add the minced garlic and dried basil and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to a high-speed blender or small food processor, add diced tomatoes, cottage cheese, and parmesan cheese, and purée until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Once the pasta is cooked and drained, return it to the pot you cooked it in, pour the tomato cottage cheese pasta sauce on top, and stir until well combined, adding splashes of the reserved pasta water to loosen it up only as needed. Once mixed, taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve immediately with freshly chopped basil leaves and more grated parmesan cheese as desired. Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
To Use Marinara Sauce: Swap the canned tomatoes for 1 1/2 cups of marinara sauce.
To Use Onion Powder: Swap the onion for 1 teaspoon of onion powder and add it with the tomatoes.
To Use Garlic Powder: Swap the onion for 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder and add it with the tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370 calories
- Sugar: 7 grams
- Fat: 5 grams
- Carbohydrates: 64 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 16 grams
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