Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of our High Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce, a nutritious twist on traditional pasta sauces that will satisfy your cravings without the guilt. This sauce combines cottage cheese and Greek yogurt for a protein-packed boost, perfect for those looking to enhance their meals while supporting weight loss and muscle maintenance. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up this versatile sauce that’s not only great over pasta but also serves well as a dip or spread. Elevate your weeknight dinners or cozy meals with rich flavors and smooth textures that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium-sized pan over medium heat.
- Add tomato sauce and stir briefly.
- Pour in water to thin the sauce and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Blend cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, basil, oregano, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
- Slowly combine the creamy mixture into the tomato sauce and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice, adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve over your favorite pasta.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg