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Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce Recipe

4.5 from 129 reviews

A creamy and healthy cottage cheese pasta sauce that is easy to prepare, blending cottage cheese with garlic and olive oil to create a smooth, flavorful sauce perfect for tossing with your favorite pasta.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: Italian seasoning or fresh herbs (basil, parsley), to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine 1 cup of cottage cheese, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning if using. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, creating a luscious sauce.
  2. Heat the Sauce: Pour the blended cottage cheese sauce into a saucepan over medium-low heat. Warm gently, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or curdling, until heated through without boiling, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Toss with Pasta: Cook your preferred pasta according to package instructions. Drain it and immediately toss with the warm cottage cheese sauce to ensure every strand or piece is coated beautifully.
  4. Serve: Plate the sauced pasta immediately. Garnish with fresh herbs or grated Parmesan cheese if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for a creamier texture.
  • Adjust garlic quantity to your taste preference.
  • Do not overheat the sauce to avoid curdling.
  • This sauce works well with any type of pasta, including spaghetti, penne, or fusilli.
  • For added flavor, consider stirring in chopped fresh herbs post heating.

Keywords: cottage cheese sauce, healthy pasta sauce, easy pasta sauce, creamy pasta sauce, low fat pasta sauce, Italian sauce