cottage cheese pasta
Creamy and nutritious, this cottage cheese pasta combines the richness of cottage cheese with your favorite pasta, fresh herbs, and seasonings for a quick and satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Equipment
- 1 large pot for boiling pasta
- 1 strainer
- 1 large skillet
- 1 mixing spoon or spatula
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta your choice, such as penne or spaghetti
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ½ cup pasta water reserved from cooking pasta
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped or your choice of herbs
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Stir in the cottage cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Gradually add reserved pasta water, about ¼ cup at a time, stirring until a creamy sauce forms.
- Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Stir until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.
Notes
You can add vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or tomatoes for added flavor and nutrition.
This dish can easily be made vegetarian by ensuring the pasta used is egg-free.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.