Description
A creamy and delicious pasta sauce made with cottage cheese, perfect for a healthier alternative to traditional cream-based sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir continuously until it begins to simmer gently.
- Add the cottage cheese to the pan and mix well, ensuring it is fully incorporated into the cream.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, making sure it melts smoothly into the sauce.
- Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, and onion powder.
- Continue to stir the sauce for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Once the sauce has thickened slightly and is well blended, remove the pan from the heat.
- Stir in the chopped fresh parsley, mixing it evenly throughout the sauce.
- Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta, and enjoy!
Notes
- Cottage cheese adds a creamy texture and mild tang, making it a healthier alternative to traditional cream-based sauces.
- For a smoother sauce, blend the cottage cheese before adding it to the pan.
- You can substitute Parmesan with Pecorino Romano for a sharper flavor.
- If you prefer a lighter sauce, reduce the heavy cream or use a lower-fat version.
- Fresh herbs like basil or thyme can be swapped for parsley for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce, Creamy Pasta Sauce, Healthy Pasta Sauce