Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce
Whip up this quick and easy, high-protein Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce in just minutes! Made with a blend of cottage cheese, Colby Jack, and Parmesan, it's perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner over pasta, veggies, or chicken.
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat for a healthy boost)
- 1/2 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese (for extra creaminess)
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (for a savory touch)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream or half and half (to achieve that silky smooth texture)
- 1 tsp onion powder (adds a hint of flavor)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (for aromatic depth)
- 1/2 tsp salt (to enhance all the flavors)
- 1/8 tsp pepper (just a pinch for taste)
Instructions
- Simply toss all the ingredients into your food processor. No fancy steps needed!
- Process everything until it becomes wonderfully smooth and creamy. Don't worry if it looks thick!
- Pause to scrape down the sides of the food processor, then blend again to ensure it's perfectly smooth.
- Pour this delicious, high-protein sauce over your favorite hot pasta, cooked veggies, or even chicken.
- Mix it all together, and if you prefer a thinner sauce, just stir in a little more liquid like water or milk until it's just right. Enjoy your quick and healthy meal!
Notes
Enjoy your quick and healthy meal! If you prefer a thinner sauce, just stir in a little more liquid like water or milk until it's just right.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 169.6
Total Carbs: 3.3g
Net Carbs: 3.2g
Fats: 11.9g
Protein: 12.3g
Calories: 169.6
Total Carbs: 3.3g
Net Carbs: 3.2g
Fats: 11.9g
Protein: 12.3g
