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Creamy cottage cheese pasta dish with parmesan cheese.

Cottage Cheese Pasta

The Bright Food
This Cottage Cheese Pasta is an easy and delicious meal that combines creamy cottage cheese with marinara sauce for a satisfying dish.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • high-speed blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box pasta cooked according to package instructions
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 clove garlic
  • optional toppings parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions and reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
  • Blend cottage cheese, marinara sauce, garlic, and desired spices until smooth.
  • Mix the reserved pasta water into the blended sauce.
  • Combine the sauce with the cooked pasta, stirring until evenly coated.
  • Serve topped with parmesan and red pepper flakes.

Notes

This dish is customizable with various toppings such as spinach, chicken meatballs, or hot honey. It can be enjoyed warm or cold and is suitable for meal prep.
Keyword cottage cheese pasta, easy, healthy, quick