High Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta (Printable View)

Creamy, high-protein sauce blending cottage cheese, herbs, and tomato for a rich pasta topping.

# Ingredient List:

→ Sauce Base

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese
02 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - 1 teaspoon salt
10 - 1 cup tomato sauce
11 - 1 cup water
12 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Heat a medium-sized pan over medium heat.
02 - Add the olive oil to the pan and let it heat for approximately 30 seconds.
03 - Add the tomato sauce to the heated oil, stirring until fully combined. Pour in the water, stirring gently to thin the sauce.
04 - Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - While the sauce simmers, place the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and Parmesan cheese in a blender or food processor. Add garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano, black pepper, and salt. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
06 - Slowly pour the blended cheese mixture into the simmered tomato sauce, stirring constantly to fully combine.
07 - Continue to cook the sauce over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
08 - Stir in the lemon juice until thoroughly incorporated.
09 - Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired.
10 - Allow the sauce to simmer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
11 - Remove from heat and serve immediately over your preferred pasta.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - For the smoothest texture, thoroughly blend the dairy mixture until completely creamy before adding to the tomato base.

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