Description
This Easy Cottage Cheese Pasta is creamy, comforting, and surprisingly healthy, made with a smooth blended cottage cheese sauce that feels indulgent without being heavy.
Ingredients
- 340 g (12 oz) pasta (penne, fusilli, spaghetti, or preferred shape)
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup reserved pasta cooking water
- ¼ cup grated parmesan-style cheese (optional)
- Fresh herbs such as basil, parsley, or thyme (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Sautéed vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, or zucchini (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Add the cottage cheese to a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Lower the heat and add the blended cottage cheese to the skillet, stirring gently.
- Add reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce reaches a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Season with salt and black pepper and stir until warmed through.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until evenly coated.
- Stir in parmesan-style cheese, herbs, or vegetables if using.
- Taste, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve immediately.
Notes
Blend the cottage cheese until silky smooth for the best texture. Keep the heat gentle to avoid separating the sauce and serve immediately for maximum creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired