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A bowl of creamy pasta with spinach and red pepper flakes
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Creamy High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 485kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces high -protein or chickpea pasta
  • 1 cup low -fat cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta cooking water

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  • While the pasta is cooking, combine the cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a high-speed blender.
  • Process the mixture on high until the texture is completely smooth and aerated.
  • Carefully reserve 1/4 cup of the starchy pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.
  • Drain the pasta and return it to the pot over very low heat.
  • Pour the blended cottage cheese sauce over the pasta and add the baby spinach.
  • Stir continuously for 60 to 90 seconds until the spinach is wilted and the sauce is warmed through, incorporating reserved pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency.
  • Garnish with red pepper flakes and serve immediately to prevent the sauce from breaking.