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Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta


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  • Author: sara
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta is a high-protein, flavorful meal that blends cottage cheese and marinara into a velvety sauce. Paired with hearty pasta and ground turkey, this dish is quick to make, packed with nutrients, and perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner. It’s a creamy, cheesy, and protein-rich twist on classic pasta that comes together in under 30 minutes!


Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dry pasta (rigatoni, spaghetti, or your favorite)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pound ground turkey (or substitute with ground chicken or tofu)
  • 1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup whole milk cottage cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh basil, for garnish
  • Grated parmesan cheese, for topping

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta: Boil pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Cook the turkey: Add ground turkey, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
  • Blend the sauce: In a blender, combine marinara sauce and cottage cheese. Blend until smooth.
  • Combine everything: Pour the blended sauce over the cooked turkey. Stir in the drained pasta and mix well.
  • Serve: Top with fresh basil and parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, swap ground turkey for crumbled tofu or lentils.
  • For extra spice, add red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
  • For added creaminess, stir in shredded mozzarella or feta.
  • For a low-carb version, use zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, American