Description

This dish brings back memories of cozy weeknight dinners where comfort met nutrition—warm bowls shared after long days, always topped with a little extra cheese. Creamy, packed with protein, and beautifully simple, this pasta is proof that healthy food doesn’t have to sacrifice flavor.

Ingredients

12 oz protein pasta (like chickpea or lentil pasta)
16 oz low-fat cottage cheese
½ cup skim milk
⅓ cup grated Parmesan
½ tbsp minced garlic (or 2 cloves)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
2 cups chopped spinach
¼ cup reserved pasta water

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Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water before draining.

2. In a blender, combine cottage cheese, milk, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.

3. In a large skillet over medium heat, wilt the spinach for 2–3 minutes.

4. Pour in the blended sauce and stir until warm.

5. Add cooked pasta and pasta water to the sauce. Stir to coat evenly.

6. Serve hot with extra Parmesan and a crack of pepper on top.

Notes

Creamy, filling, and full of protein—this pasta hugs you from the inside out. A perfect mix of comfort and smart eating.