Creamy Pesto Cottage Cheese Pasta
A viral-inspired creamy pasta dish using blended cottage cheese and pesto for a high-protein, indulgent lunch.
⏱ 5 min prep · 10 min cookServes 1480 cal · 26g proteinvegetarianhigh protein
Ingredients
- 2 oz penne
- 0.5 cup cottage cheese
- 1 tbsp pesto (jarred)
- 0.25 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Boil the penne according to package instructions and drain.
- 2
In a blender, combine the cottage cheese and pesto until smooth.
- 3
Return the warm pasta to the pot and stir in the cottage cheese mixture.
- 4
Cook over low heat for 1 minute until warmed through.
- 5
Top with halved cherry tomatoes and serve.
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