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Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce Recipe

Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce Recipe
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This creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce offers a delicious, healthier alternative to traditional cream-based sauces. Made with simple ingredients like cottage cheese, skim milk, and Parmesan, it’s blended to a smooth texture and thickened on the stove with cornstarch. Perfectly coating your favorite pasta, this sauce is light yet indulgent, packed with protein, and easy to prepare for a quick weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons Olive Oil (or butter)
  • 1 1/2 cups Cottage Cheese
  • 3/4 cup Skim Milk (or half-and-half)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
  • 6 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper (to taste)
  • 1 pinch Salt (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 4 tablespoons Water

Pasta

  • 8 ounces Cooked Pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine or penne)

Garnish

  • Freshly chopped Parsley (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
  2. Prepare the Cheese Sauce Base: Combine the cottage cheese, skim milk, and grated Parmesan cheese in a high-speed blender or food processor.
  3. Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed until the mixture is creamy, thick, and completely smooth. Set this blended mixture aside.
  4. Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute, taking care not to burn the garlic.
  5. Add Cheese Mixture to Pan: Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture into the saucepan and bring it to a gentle simmer. The sauce will initially appear thin and watery, which is normal. Reduce the heat to low.
  6. Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch together with cold water to make a slurry. Gradually whisk this into the warm sauce and cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
  7. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Stir in the cooked pasta and cook for a few more minutes until the pasta is heated through and well-coated with the sauce.
  8. Serve: Serve immediately topped with freshly chopped parsley for a bright, fresh finish.
  9. Storage: Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The sauce will thicken when chilled; rewarm gently with a splash of water to loosen before serving. The sauce can also be frozen for up to one month; thaw in the refrigerator overnight before use.

Notes

  • You can substitute half-and-half for skim milk for a richer sauce.
  • The sauce looks very thin when you first add it to the pan, but it will thicken as you cook and add the cornstarch slurry.
  • Use garlic cloves freshly minced or whole for sautéing, depending on preferred intensity.
  • Fresh parsley is recommended for garnish to add color and freshness.
  • Reheat the sauce gently to avoid curdling.
  • Store leftovers properly to maintain sauce quality.

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