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High Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Pasta
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This high-protein cottage cheese pasta sauce is cozy, nutritious, and easy to prepare. Combining creamy cottage cheese with savory turkey sausage and chickpea pasta, this dish is packed with protein and fiber, perfect for a filling meal that keeps you energized for hours. The fresh basil, parsley, and Parmesan add layers of flavor, making it an ideal healthy twist on classic pasta dishes.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 10 oz (300 g) chickpea pasta, or your favorite high-protein pasta

Sauce

  • 2 cups (400 g) cottage cheese
  • 1 cup (250 g) tomato sauce, passata
  • 6-8 fresh basil leaves

Protein & Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • ¾ lb (350 g) turkey sausage, cut into bite-size pieces
  • ⅓ cup (30 g) Parmesan, grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the chickpea pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1-2 cups of pasta water before draining the pasta.
  2. Prepare the cottage cheese sauce: While the pasta cooks, combine cottage cheese, tomato sauce (passata), and fresh basil leaves in a blender. Blitz until smooth and set aside.
  3. Sauté aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion and chopped garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  4. Cook the turkey sausage: Add the bite-sized turkey sausage pieces to the skillet. Cook them for 5-6 minutes or until browned and cooked through to your liking.
  5. Combine sauce and protein: Pour the blended cottage cheese sauce into the skillet with the sausage mixture. Stir and allow the sauce to gently heat through.
  6. Toss pasta with sauce: Add the drained pasta into the skillet and toss well to combine everything evenly. If the sauce seems too thick or dry, gradually add some reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
  7. Finish and serve: Stir in the grated Parmesan and fresh parsley, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, topped with extra grated Parmesan if desired.

Notes

  • Use chickpea pasta or any other high-protein pasta to boost the protein content of the meal.
  • Reserving pasta water is important to adjust sauce consistency perfectly.
  • You can substitute turkey sausage with chicken sausage or plant-based alternatives as preferred.
  • For a creamier sauce, use whole milk cottage cheese.
  • Fresh herbs like basil and parsley enhance the freshness and aroma of the sauce.
  • For added heat, consider adding red pepper flakes while sautéing the garlic and onion.

Find it online: https://dishrise.com/high-protein-cottage-cheese-pasta-sauce-recipe/