Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce - Easy Blender Recipe

A skillet filled with pasta and a creamy cottage cheese pasta sauce topped with fresh mozzarella and torn basil leaves.

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Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce - Easy Blender Recipe

This healthy cottage cheese pasta sauce is a creamy, protein-packed alternative to traditional cream sauces that's ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Course: lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 132kcal

Author: Maria Lucey RD

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

1 cup cottage cheese (240g) full-fat or low-fat, I recommend full fat
1 12 oz jar roasted red peppers, drained 340g, drained weight of 220g
2 cloves garlic minced
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (28g) plus extra to sprinkle on top
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for a bit of heat
Salt & black pepper to taste
¼ cup pasta water if needed to thin the sauce

Instructions

Blend the sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, roasted red peppers, garlic, Parmesan, olive oil, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Blend until completely smooth.
1 cup cottage cheese, 1 12 oz jar roasted red peppers, drained, 2 cloves garlic, ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning, Salt & black pepper to taste
Heat it up: Pour the sauce into a pan over medium heat and let it warm through for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta water to loosen it up.
¼ cup pasta water
Toss with pasta: Cook your favorite pasta according to package instructions, then drain and toss it with the warm sauce.
Serve & enjoy: Top with extra Parmesan, fresh basil, or a sprinkle of chili flakes for a finishing touch.

Notes

Additional Nutrition Information

I’ve included an estimated nutrition breakdown for this recipe below. Remember, though, that a recipe is much more than its nutritional content, and these numbers shouldn't solely dictate your food choices.

If you were to serve this with chickpea pasta. One serving of chickpea pasta (56g dry weight) provides roughly 190 calories, 5g of fiber and 11g of protein.

If you were to serve this with one portion of regular pasta (56g dry weight) this typically provides 200 calories 2g fiber and 7g of protein.

Storage:

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of water or milk.

Optional add-ins for a complete meal:

Grilled chicken, shrimp, or fresh mozzarella balls for extra protein
Sautéed spinach, mushrooms, zucchini, for extra veggies.

Need to adapt this recipe to your unique needs? E.g., gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan. Details on how to do this can be found in the full blog post.

For more nutrition information and tips, visit www.marialuceydietitian.com and come say hi on Instagram and YouTube I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 😊

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