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Cottage Cheese Creamy Pesto Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A quick and creamy pasta dish combining pesto and cottage cheese for a flavorful, protein-packed meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

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

Sauce

  • 1 cup basil pesto
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (I recommend 2% or 4%)
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water

Seasoning

  • to taste Kosher salt and black pepper

Garnish

  • as desired crushed red pepper flakes, fresh basil, Parmesan cheese

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of water, then drain.
  • Blend pesto, cottage cheese, and 1/2 cup of reserved water until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix the sauce with cooked pasta until well coated; garnish and serve warm.

Notes

Use fresh basil for best flavor and adjust seasoning to taste.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Cottage Cheese, Pasta, Pesto