Description
Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce is a creamy, high-protein alternative to traditional pasta sauces that can be whipped up in just 10 minutes. Perfect for anyone following a keto or low-carb diet, this sauce is not only gluten-free but also bursting with flavor. Made from wholesome ingredients like cottage cheese and olive oil, it provides a rich and satisfying addition to your meals without the extra carbs. Whether you serve it over your favorite high-protein pasta, spiralized veggies, or even use it as a dip, this versatile sauce is guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, almond milk, Parmesan cheese (if using), Italian seasoning, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the blended mixture into the pan with sautéed garlic. Stir well and cook on low heat for 3-5 minutes until warmed through.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Serve immediately over pasta or veggies.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of sauce (about 150g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 30mg