Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Cottage Cheese Tomato Pasta. A rich and velvety sauce coats every strand of pasta, creating a comforting and satisfying dish that’s perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces fusilli pasta (or pasta of choice)
Sauce:
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup whole-milk cottage cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
For Serving:
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain and return the pasta to the pot, covered.
- Prepare the Sauce: Place marinara sauce, cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, melted butter, crushed red pepper, and pasta water in a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, 1-2 minutes.
- Combine and Serve: Transfer the sauce on top of the cooked pasta and toss until combined and heated through. Serve immediately with more red pepper flakes and chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
- This pasta is best served fresh to enjoy the creamy texture of the sauce.
- Adjust the crushed red pepper to suit your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Blending, Tossing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Tomato Pasta, Creamy Pasta Recipe, Italian Pasta Dish
