Description
Creamy cottage cheese pasta brings together simple ingredients for a comforting meal. Italian-inspired techniques create a quick, satisfying dish that blends protein and flavor effortlessly. Diners savor each bite with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup (240 ml) cottage cheese
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (30 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) red chili flakes (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water for 8-10 minutes until perfectly tender, maintaining a slight bite. Carefully extract 1/2 cup of starchy cooking liquid before draining.
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, gently sautéing minced garlic until golden and aromatic, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer garlic, cottage cheese, and Parmesan into a high-powered blender. Pulse until achieving a silky, uniform consistency, gradually introducing reserved pasta water to create a luxurious, pourable sauce.
- Transfer drained pasta back to the original pot, pouring the creamy cheese mixture over the noodles. Toss thoroughly, ensuring each strand is generously coated with the velvety sauce.
- Elevate the flavor profile by seasoning with kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and a sprinkle of red chili flakes for a subtle heat.
- Transfer to serving plates, garnishing with finely chopped fresh parsley and an optional dusting of additional Parmesan cheese for enhanced texture and taste.
Notes
- Blend cottage cheese thoroughly to achieve a silky, creamy sauce without lumps for a restaurant-quality texture.
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for richer flavor and smoother consistency compared to low-fat alternatives.
- Adjust pasta water carefully to control sauce thickness, adding gradually to prevent watery results.
- Try herb variations like basil or oregano to customize the sauce’s flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg