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Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce

Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce

This article explores a healthy twist on pasta sauce using cottage cheese. It offers a high-protein, low-fat, halal-friendly alternative to traditional creamy sauces—perfect for quick, delicious meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g pasta spaghetti, penne, fusilli, or your choice
  • 1 cup cottage cheese halal-certified, preferably 4% milkfat
  • ¼ cup halal-certified parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast as a substitute
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or any neutral cooking oil
  • 2 –3 garlic cloves minced (or ½ tsp garlic powder)
  • ½ onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup fire-roasted diced tomatoes or canned whole/diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice for tangy acidity, halal-friendly alternative to vodka
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water to thin sauce and help it cling

Equipment

  • Large Pot – For boiling pasta
  • Sauté pan – to cook garlic and onions
  • High-speed blender or food processor – to blend the sauce until creamy
  • Measuring Cups/Spoons: For accurate ingredient portions.
  • Spatula or spoon – to stir and combine the sauce

Method
 

  1. Boil Pasta: In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Cook your pasta according to package directions (usually 6–8 minutes). Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water, then set pasta aside.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: In a sauté pan, heat olive oil over low-medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, cooking for 4–5 minutes until soft. Remove from heat.
  3. Blend the Sauce: In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, parmesan, milk, sautéed onions and garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until creamy and smooth.
  4. Combine and Heat: Let the pasta cool for 2–3 minutes to avoid curdling. Then, pour the blended sauce over the pasta. Add a bit of reserved pasta water to adjust consistency. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Warm and Serve: If needed, reheat everything over low heat until warm enough to serve. Top with extra parmesan, adjust seasoning, and enjoy your creamy, halal pasta!

Notes

Most cottage cheese is pretty salty so you probably won’t need additional salt. But since it depends on the brand of cottage cheese, add salt if needed.
Note:
Calorie estimates may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used. This is a general guideline and not an exact nutritional value.