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Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta (Gluten Free, High Protein)

A quick and easy pasta dish with a creamy cottage cheese sauce that's high in protein and customizable.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box pasta cooked according to box
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup marinara
  • 1 clove garlic

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions and reserve 1/3 cup of the pasta water before draining.
  2. In a high-speed blender, combine the cottage cheese, marinara sauce, garlic, and any spices you desire. Blend until smooth.
  3. Add the reserved pasta water gradually while mixing well to adjust the consistency of the sauce.
  4. Pour the sauce over the cooked and drained pasta and toss until fully coated.
  5. Serve hot, topped with freshly grated parmesan and red pepper flakes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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