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Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta (Gluten Free, High Protein)

A delicious and nutritious pasta dish made with creamy cottage cheese, perfect for a high-protein meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz gluten-free pasta such as brown rice or quinoa pasta
Sauce
  • 2 cups cottage cheese preferably low-fat
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup spinach fresh or frozen
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated, optional

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gluten-free pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Stir in the cottage cheese and broth, mixing until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Allow the sauce to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth and omit any meat-based ingredients.

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