Spicy Cottage Cheese Pasta

By Makinze GorePublished: Jul 24, 2023

Approved by the Delish Test Kitchen

4 Ratings

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PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS

Cottage cheese continues to have its big moment in the sun. Its high-protein content has driven people to try and incorporate it into some of their favorite foods. Blending it with marinara until the sauce is creamy and smooth makes for an incredible pasta sauce. It’s a super-easy hack to get an extra boost of protein out of a favorite comfort meal. This recipe can be made in less than 30 minutes, making it an unbeatable weeknight dinner.

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Yields:: 4 - 6 serving(s)
Prep Time:: 5 mins
Total Time:: 30 mins

Ingredients

Kosher salt
1 lb.
penne
1 1/2 c.
store-bought or homemade marinara
1 c.
low-fat cottage cheese
1/4 c.
finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
1 Tbsp.
Calabrian chile oil

Directions

1. Step 1In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente according to package directions. Drain; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, in a blender, blend marinara, cottage cheese, Parmesan, and oil until smooth.
3. Step 3Return pasta to pot and add sauce and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water. Toss, adding more pasta water as needed, until pasta is coated and sauce is warmed through.
4. Step 4Divide pasta among bowls. Top with Parmesan.