Description
Creamy Tomato Cottage Cheese Pasta Heavenly is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines the richness of cottage cheese with the vibrant taste of tomatoes. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 30 minutes, features al dente pasta enveloped in a velvety sauce, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Enjoy it with fresh basil and grated Parmesan for a delightful finish that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup (240g) cottage cheese
- 14.5 oz (410g) canned diced tomatoes (fire-roasted recommended)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
- Sauté garlic: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes: Stir in canned diced tomatoes with their juices and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix cottage cheese: Lower the heat and stir in cottage cheese until well combined. Adjust creaminess with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Combine pasta: Toss cooked pasta into the skillet, mixing gently to coat with sauce. Heat for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve: Season with salt and pepper, garnish with fresh basil, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg