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Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Recipe

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This creamy and flavorful Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce is a delightful twist on traditional tomato-based sauces, combining the richness of cottage cheese with roasted red peppers and fresh herbs for a smooth, healthy, and satisfying meal. Perfectly paired with rigatoni or your favorite pasta, this sauce offers a delicious way to enjoy a nutritious and comforting dish in just 25 minutes.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 1 lb rigatoni pasta (or pasta of your choice)

Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 15 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 16 oz jar roasted red peppers, drained
  • 3/4 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, plus extra for serving
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

For Serving

  • Parmesan cheese
  • Crushed red pepper flakes
  • Basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté aromatics: In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute to release their fragrance.
  3. Add tomato ingredients: Stir in the tomato paste and the diced tomatoes, combining well to form the base of the sauce.
  4. Blend the sauce: Transfer the tomato mixture to a blender or food processor. Add the drained roasted red peppers, cottage cheese, fresh basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Blend until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  5. Combine pasta and sauce: Pour the blended sauce back into the pot and heat over medium-low heat. Add the cooked pasta and toss gently until the pasta is well coated and warmed through. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  6. Garnish and serve: Serve the pasta garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper flakes, and extra basil leaves for a burst of color and flavor. Enjoy warm.

Notes

  • You can substitute rigatoni with any pasta shape like penne or fusilli.
  • For a smoother sauce, use full-fat cottage cheese or blend longer.
  • This sauce can be made in advance and reheated gently on the stovetop.
  • To make it vegan, replace cottage cheese with a plant-based alternative and omit Parmesan cheese garnish.
  • Leftover sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Low Fat

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/creamy-cottage-cheese-pasta-with-roasted-red-pepper-sauce-recipe/