Creamy Whipped Cottage Cheese Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 lb penne
• 2 cup cottage cheese
• 0.5 cup parmesan
• 3 clove garlic
• 0.5 cup basil
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil the penne in salted water according to package directions, reserving half a cup of pasta water before draining.

2. 2

   Place cottage cheese, parmesan, garlic, basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper into a blender and process until completely smooth.

3. 3

   Transfer the cooked pasta back to the pot over low heat.

4. 4

   Pour the blended sauce over the pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.

5. 5

   Toss gently for two minutes until warmed through and serve immediately.