Cottage Cheese Pasta
A comforting and creamy cottage cheese pasta dish that’s quick and easy to whip up, perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (any type)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Once it’s al dente, drain and set aside.
- Sauté the minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes and spinach to the skillet. Cook until spinach wilts and tomatoes soften.
- Stir in the cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the cottage cheese mixture in the skillet. Toss to coat, seasoning to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
For added flavor, a pinch of red pepper flakes can be included. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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