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Cottage Cheese Pasta

Cottage Cheese Pasta

  • Author: Jonathan
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Cottage Cheese Pasta recipe features a creamy, comforting plant-based cottage cheese sauce combined with simple pantry ingredients and fresh spinach. Ready in under 30 minutes, it offers a quick, satisfying, and wholesome meal perfect for busy days. Customizable with herbs and vegetables, it delivers a luscious, velvety texture that coats short pasta beautifully, making it an ideal dinner option full of flavor and nutrition.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

  • 250g short pasta (penne or fusilli)
  • 1 cup plant-based cottage cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Optional Garnishes

  • Fresh basil or parsley leaves
  • Extra virgin olive oil drizzle
  • Cracked black pepper

Optional Variations

  • Sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, or cherry tomatoes
  • Red chili flakes or harissa paste
  • Thyme, oregano, or dill
  • Toasted pine nuts or chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Cook your pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve one cup of pasta water before draining to adjust the sauce consistency later if needed.
  2. Prepare the Sauce Base: While the pasta cooks, warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté gently until fragrant but not browned to develop a flavorful base.
  3. Add Spinach and Seasonings: Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted. Stir in vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), lemon juice, salt, and pepper to balance and deepen the flavors.
  4. Stir in Plant-Based Cottage Cheese: Lower the heat and carefully fold in the plant-based cottage cheese to maintain its creamy texture. Gradually add reserved pasta water a little at a time if the sauce appears too thick, creating a silky and clingy consistency.
  5. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Return the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat every piece generously with the sauce. Adjust seasonings as needed for a perfect finish.

Notes

  • Choose short, ridged pasta to help hold the creamy sauce better.
  • Reserve pasta water as its starch helps thin and cling the sauce beautifully.
  • Stir gently on low heat to prevent the plant-based cottage cheese from curdling, maintaining creaminess.
  • Add fresh herbs at the end to preserve vibrant flavor and color.
  • For extra creaminess, stir in a splash of plant-based milk or a drizzle of olive oil.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
  • Freeze portions in freezer-safe containers and thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
  • Reheat gently with a little water or plant-based milk to restore sauce creaminess.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: International

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: creamy pasta, plant-based cottage cheese, quick pasta recipe, vegetarian pasta, spinach pasta, easy dinner

Find it online: https://familycookspot.com/cottage-cheese-pasta/