Sun-Dried Tomato Cottage Cheese (Printable)

Tangy and creamy sauce blending sun-dried tomatoes and cottage cheese for a flavorful weeknight meal.

# Components:

→ Main Sauce

01 - 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained
02 - 1 cup cottage cheese
03 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
04 - 2 garlic cloves, peeled
05 - 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ To Serve

09 - 14 oz dried pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
11 - Additional grated Parmesan, for serving

# Method:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
02 - In a blender or food processor, combine sun-dried tomatoes, cottage cheese, olive oil, garlic, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Blend until smooth and creamy.
03 - Taste the sauce and adjust salt, pepper, and spice level as needed.
04 - Return drained pasta to the pot. Pour the sauce over the pasta and toss to coat evenly. Add reserved pasta water gradually to reach the desired consistency.
05 - Serve immediately garnished with chopped fresh basil and additional grated Parmesan.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Protein-rich and flavorful
  • Quick to prepare in 20 minutes
02 -
  • Contains dairy cottage cheese Parmesan
  • Contains wheat gluten for gluten-free use gluten-free pasta
03 -
  • Add baby spinach to increase greens
  • Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency perfectly
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