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Healthy High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce

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A quick and easy high-protein pasta sauce made with blended cottage cheese and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for weight loss meals and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (about 225g) small-curd low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/3 cup (about 40g) chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed preferred)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • A small handful fresh basil, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt, to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes finely, mince the garlic cloves, and roughly chop the fresh basil. Measure out the cottage cheese and other ingredients.
  2. In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice, and half the basil. Pulse until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides if needed.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-low heat in a sauté pan. Add minced garlic and cook gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture into the pan with the garlic. Stir gently and warm over low heat for 3-5 minutes, keeping the sauce hot but not boiling.
  5. Add salt, freshly ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir in the remaining chopped basil and Parmesan cheese if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Toss the sauce immediately with cooked pasta of choice (about 1 cup sauce per 8 ounces pasta). Serve warm.

Notes

Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Warm sauce gently over low heat to avoid curdling. Add reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if too thick. Start with less salt due to salty sun-dried tomatoes. Leftovers keep up to 3 days refrigerated; reheat gently with a splash of water.

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Keywords: healthy pasta sauce, high protein, cottage cheese sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, weight loss meals, easy pasta sauce, low fat, gluten-free

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