Description
Creamy Tomato Cottage Cheese Pasta is a delightful dish that brings comfort and flavor to any table. Bursting with the freshness of ripe tomatoes and the velvety richness of cottage cheese, this pasta recipe is quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. With each bite, you’ll enjoy a beautiful balance of tangy and creamy that leaves you craving more. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the penne until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- 2. In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook until softened.
- 3. Lower the heat and mix in cottage cheese with a splash of reserved pasta water to create a creamy sauce.
- 4. Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss gently to coat.
- 5. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese along with salt and pepper to taste; heat through.
- 6. Remove from heat, fold in fresh basil, and serve hot with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg