Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta, a gluten-free and high-protein delight perfect for weeknight dinners or quick lunches. With just a handful of ingredients, this dish is not only simple to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. The combination of cottage cheese and marinara creates a rich, velvety sauce that coats your favorite gluten-free pasta beautifully. Customize it with your choice of spices or toppings for an extra flavor boost. Whether you’re feeding the family or whipping up a solo meal, this recipe is sure to please and nourish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box gluten-free pasta
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 clove garlic
Instructions
- Cook the gluten-free pasta according to package instructions, reserving 1/3 cup of cooking water before draining.
- In a high-speed blender, combine cottage cheese, marinara sauce, garlic, and any preferred spices. Blend until smooth.
- Add reserved pasta water to the sauce and mix well.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the drained pasta and stir until fully coated.
- Serve warm, topped with parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Blending/Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg