Description
A delicious and creamy Tomato Cottage Cheese Pasta recipe that combines the richness of cottage cheese with the tanginess of tomatoes, creating a flavorful and comforting dish. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 1 pound short-cut pasta, such as fusilli or penne
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a pan, sauté onion in olive oil until tender. Add garlic and dried basil. Blend this mixture with diced tomatoes, cottage cheese, and parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Combine and Serve: Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with basil and parmesan.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding cooked vegetables or protein of your choice.
- For a richer sauce, you can add a splash of cream or milk.
- Feel free to top with additional herbs like parsley or oregano.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Tomato Cottage Cheese Pasta, Pasta Recipe, Creamy Tomato Pasta
