Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce

This cottage cheese pasta sauce is packed with protein and yields a creamy and thick sauce. It's perfect for all kinds of pasta. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 299kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

1 cup cottage cheese
14 1/2 ounces canned tomatoes or tomato sauce/passata
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 pound lean ground turkey
12 ounces pasta

Instructions

In a food processor or blender, combine the cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and canned tomatoes until smooth.
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for one minute before adding the onion, cooking for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Add the ground turkey and cook until no longer pink, around 5 minutes.
Add the cottage cheese tomato mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes, until it begins to simmer.
Toss in 12 ounces of your favorite pasta and serve immediately.

Video

Notes

TO STORE: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

TO FREEZE: Allow leftovers to cool completely, then store them in a shallow container in the freezer for up to three months.

TO REHEAT: Microwave in 30-second intervals or reheat in a saucepan until warm.

Variations

Make it gluten-free. Use gluten-free pasta.
Swap the protein. Try thinly sliced chicken breasts, chicken sausage, shrimp, or steak.
Spice it up. Add a dash of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
Garnish. Top the pasta with fresh basil and extra parmesan for more flavor.

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