High Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce
Elevate your pasta dishes with this High Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce, a creamy and nutritious alternative to traditional sauces. Packed with protein from cottage cheese and Greek yogurt, this sauce not only satisfies your taste buds but also supports your health goals. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, it features a delightful blend of spices that adds depth to any dish. Enjoy it over your favorite pasta, as a dip for veggies, or even as a topping for baked potatoes. With just a few simple ingredients and quick preparation, this sauce is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat for about 30 seconds.
- Add tomato sauce and water; stir gently, then let simmer on low for 5 minutes.
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, Parmesan, garlic powder, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper; blend until smooth.
- Pour the creamy mixture into the simmering tomato base; stir well.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes; add lemon juice and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot over pasta or use as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of sauce (about 130g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 25mg