Description
Creamy Tomato Cottage Cheese Pasta Heavenly is a warm, comforting dish that combines perfectly cooked pasta with a luscious tomato sauce enriched with creamy cottage cheese. This delightful recipe not only satisfies your hunger but also evokes cherished memories of family gatherings. With vibrant flavors and enticing aromas, it’s the perfect choice for both cozy weeknight dinners and entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in cottage cheese until well combined. Add reserved pasta water for desired creaminess.
- Toss the drained pasta into the sauce until evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper, then garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg