Description
A quick and easy creamy cottage cheese pasta that’s gluten-free and packed with protein. Perfect for a healthy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz gluten-free pasta
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the gluten-free pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, Parmesan, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for a richer texture.
- Add sautéed vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Blending, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 15mg