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Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta: A Quick, Delicious Recipe!

A quick and delicious recipe for creamy cottage cheese pasta that is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces of pasta your choice, such as penne or fusilli
  • 1 cup of cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup of milk
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 cup of fresh spinach chopped
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, milk, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix until smooth.
  4. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the garlic. Pour the cottage cheese mixture over the pasta and stir to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  5. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For added protein, consider mixing in cooked chicken or shrimp.
  • Swap out the spinach for other vegetables like broccoli or peas for a different flavor and texture.

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