This creamy protein pasta dish features al dente pasta tossed in a velvety sauce made from low-fat cottage cheese, skim milk, and parmesan. Minced garlic adds depth, while fresh spinach brings color and nutrients. Seasoned with black pepper and salt, this is a satisfying, protein-packed meal that’s both nourishing and delicious.
432 calories per serving (2 cups), 37 grams of protein per serving
Ingredients
- 12 ounces protein pasta
- 16 ounces low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1/3 cup parmesan
- 1/2 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 1/4 cup pasta water
You'll Need
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- skillet
- blender
1. Prep
In a blender, combine cottage cheese, milk, cheese, and garlic. Blend until smooth.
2. Cook Pasta
Cook pasta according to directions on pasta box.
3. Cook Sauce
Pour the blended sauce into a skillet and warm over low heat. Once warm, add the spinach and stir until wilted.
4. Add Pasta
Once pasta is cooked, reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain. Add the pasta water to the sauce, then add the cooked pasta to the skillet.
5. Finish & Plate Pasta
Turn off heat and stir pasta continuously in the sauce for 1-2 minutes allowing the sauce to coat the pasta and thicken. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools. Top the pasta with pepper and parmesan cheese, serve, and enjoy!