Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce

Creamy, high-protein pasta sauce without heavy cream, served over chickpea pasta.

5 from 3 votes

Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce

Packed with protein and ready in just 10 minutes, this Cottage Cheese High-Protein Pasta Sauce is the perfect addition to your keto or low-carb meals. Creamy, rich, and gluten-free, it’s a quick, satisfying way to boost your protein intake without the carbs. Whether you’re pairing it with noodles or veggies, this sauce adds all the creamy goodness you need.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Dinner, Sauce

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cottage Cheese High-Protein Pasta Sauce

Servings: servings

Calories: 175kcal

Author: Ioana Diaconu from LowCarbSpark.com

Ingredients

1 cup cottage cheese full-fat
1/2 cup almond milk unsweetened, or any milk of choice
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated, optional for extra flavor
2 tsp cornstarch
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, almond milk, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour the blended sauce into the pan with the sautéed garlic. Stir well and cook over low heat for 3-5 minutes until warmed through and slightly thickened.
Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes if needed.
Toss with your favorite high-protein pasta (such as chickpea or lentil pasta) and garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
Serve immediately and enjoy a creamy, protein-packed meal.

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Notes

For extra protein, add grilled chicken or tofu.
To make it dairy-free, use dairy-free cottage cheese and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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