Cottage Cheese Rigatoni
A high-protein comfort food dish that melds cottage cheese with fresh spinach for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Wilt the spinach in the skillet for about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine cottage cheese, salt, and pepper with the spinach mix.
- Mix in the cooked rigatoni until well combined and heated through.
- Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For added fiber, consider using whole-grain rigatoni or incorporating more vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg