Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta
A comforting pasta dish with a rich, creamy cottage cheese sauce, perfect for quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Pasta Ingredients
- 8 ounces your favorite pasta (e.g., penne, spaghetti, or rotini)
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese Use high-quality cottage cheese for the best flavor.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon dried basil or a handful of fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish Adds color and flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Then add the cherry tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Cooking
- Lower the heat and add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Stir in the cottage cheese, basil, salt, and black pepper, mixing until well-coated. Use reserved pasta water if needed to adjust the sauce consistency.
- If using, sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese and mix until melted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serving
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
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Notes
For added flavor, consider using seasonal vegetables or proteins like grilled chicken. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.