Recipe Details

Spicy Cottage Cheese Pasta

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Cottage cheese continues to have its big moment in the sun. Its high-protein content has driven people to try and incorporate it into some of their favorite foods.

Ingredients


  • Kosher salt

  • 1 lb. 

    penne

  • 1 1/2 c. 

    store-bought or homemade marinara

  • 1 c. 

    low-fat cottage cheese

  • 1/4 c. 

    finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

  • 1 tbsp. 

    Calabrian chile oil

Description

  1. Step 1In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente according to package directions. Drain; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Step 2Meanwhile, in a blender, blend marinara, cottage cheese, Parmesan, and oil until smooth. 
  3. Step 3Return pasta to pot and add sauce and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water. Toss, adding more pasta water as needed, until pasta is coated and sauce is warmed through. 
  4. Step 4Divide pasta among bowls. Top with Parmesan.