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Creamy Pestoo Cottage Cheese Pasta

Creamy Pestoo Cottage Cheese Pasta

High-protein pasta tossed with a creamy cottage cheese and pesto sauce for a satisfying meal.

⏱ 5 min prep · 15 min cookServes 2720 cal · 45g proteinhigh proteinvegetarian

Ingredients

  • 300 g penne
  • 2 cup cottage cheese
  • 0.5 cup pesto (jarred)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cup baby spinach
  • 0.5 cup parmesan
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil the penne in salted water until al dente.

  2. 2

    While pasta cooks, blend the cottage cheese, pesto, garlic, and parmesan until smooth.

  3. 3

    Drain pasta and return to the pot, reserving a little pasta water.

  4. 4

    Add the creamy sauce, baby spinach, and halved cherry tomatoes, tossing over low heat until the spinach wilts.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately with an extra sprinkle of parmesan.

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