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Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce Recipe

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This creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce is a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional cream-based pasta sauces. Made with simple ingredients like cottage cheese, skim milk, and Parmesan, it offers a rich, smooth texture that’s perfect for coating your favorite pasta. Garlic adds a lovely aroma and flavor, while cornstarch helps thicken the sauce to the perfect consistency. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this sauce is great for a comforting weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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For the Sauce

  • 2 teaspoons Olive Oil (or butter)
  • 1 1/2 cups Cottage Cheese
  • 3/4 cup Skim Milk (or half-and-half)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
  • 6 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper (to taste)
  • 1 pinch Salt (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 4 tablespoons Water

For the Pasta

  • 8 ounces Cooked Pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)

For Serving

  • Freshly chopped Parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
  2. Blend the sauce base: In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, skim milk, and grated Parmesan cheese. Blend on high until the mixture is creamy, thick, and smooth. Set aside.
  3. Sauté the garlic: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Add the blended sauce: Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture into the saucepan with the garlic. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer; it will thin out quickly and look watery, which is normal. Lower the heat to low.
  5. Thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Slowly whisk this mixture into the warm sauce in the saucepan. Continue to cook and whisk until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
  6. Combine with pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the sauce. Stir and cook for a few more minutes over low heat to warm the pasta and ensure it is well coated with the sauce.
  7. Serve: Transfer the pasta to serving dishes and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy immediately.
  8. Storage: Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The sauce will thicken when chilled; reheat gently with a splash of water to loosen the consistency. You can also freeze the sauce for up to one month, thawing it overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Notes

  • You can substitute half-and-half for skim milk for a richer sauce.
  • The sauce may appear thin at first when you add the blended mixture but will thicken once the cornstarch mixture is incorporated and cooked.
  • Use any pasta shape you prefer—spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne all work well.
  • Stir gently when reheating leftover sauce to avoid curdling.
  • For a dairy-free version, try substituting with vegan cheese alternatives and plant-based milk, adjusting thickening agents accordingly.

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