High Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta and Sauce
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10 oz (300 g) chickpea pasta (or your favorite high-protein pasta)
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2 cups (400 g) cottage cheese
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1 cup (250 g) tomato sauce (passata)
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6–8 fresh basil leaves
→ Cooking
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 medium onion, finely diced
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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¾ lb (350 g) turkey sausage, cut into bite-size pieces
→ Finishing Touches
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⅓ cup (30 g) Parmesan, grated
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
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Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
# Instructions:
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1–2 cups of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
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In a blender, combine cottage cheese, tomato sauce, and basil leaves. Blend until smooth and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes. Add the turkey sausage and cook for 5–6 minutes, or until browned.
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Stir the cottage cheese sauce into the skillet with the sausage. Allow it to heat through. Add the cooked pasta and toss to combine. Add reserved pasta water if the mixture is too dry.
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Stir in the Parmesan and fresh parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with extra grated Parmesan if desired.
# Notes:
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Use gluten-free pasta if needed. Chickpea pasta is naturally gluten-free.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
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Customize with your favorite protein, like chicken or plant-based sausage.