Description
Creamy Tomato Cottage Cheese Pasta is a comforting and satisfying dish that will transform your weeknight dinners into a delightful culinary experience. Combining the rich flavors of sun-ripened tomatoes with the velvety texture of cottage cheese, this recipe is both indulgent and light. Perfect for busy evenings or family gatherings, it allows for easy customization with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Every bite delivers a burst of flavor, making it an instant favorite at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 can (28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add canned tomatoes (with juices) to the skillet, breaking them down slightly. Simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the cottage cheese until creamy and well incorporated.
- Fold in fresh basil right before serving.
- Drain pasta, reserving a splash of cooking water, then toss it in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and additional basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg