High-Protein Pasta with Creamy Cottage Cheese Sauce
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 200g high-protein pasta
- 250g cottage cheese
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 100g baby spinach (optional)
- 1 tsp paprika powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- Fresh herbs (e.g., basil or parsley) for garnish
- #### Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Cook the high-protein pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent (about 3–5 minutes), then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in paprika, salt, and pepper. If using, add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Lower the heat and mix in cottage cheese until creamy; adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 10mg