Can I use low-fat cottage cheese for cottage cheese recipes like this sauce?

Yes, you can use low-fat cottage cheese, but the sauce may be slightly thinner and less rich. Avoid fat-free versions if possible, as they tend to separate more easily when heated.

How do I stop my cottage cheese recipes from becoming grainy?

The key is to avoid high heat. Never let the sauce boil. Use the residual heat from the pasta and a low stove setting to gently warm the sauce through.

How long can I store this blended sauce?

You can store the blended sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Stir well before reheating.

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Name: Creamy Blended Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American-Italian
Ingredients: 16 oz full-fat cottage cheese (4% milkfat); 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup reserved pasta water; 1 lb of your favorite pasta (cooked); Fresh parsley for garnish

Ingredients

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16 oz full-fat cottage cheese (4% milkfat)
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
1 lb of your favorite pasta (cooked)
Fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Step 1: Place the cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, nutritional yeast, minced garlic, salt, and pepper into a high-speed blender or food processor.
Step 2: Blend on high for 60-90 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and no curds remain.
Step 3: Cook your pasta in salted water according to package directions, making sure to reserve at least 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining.
Step 4: Return the drained pasta to the pot over low heat. Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture over the pasta.
Step 5: Gradually add the reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, tossing constantly until the sauce reaches your desired creamy consistency.
Step 6: Remove from heat immediately once warmed through. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra black pepper before serving.

Notes

Do not boil the sauce after adding it to the pasta, as the high heat may cause the cottage cheese to separate and become grainy.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Dishes & Savory Recipes
Cuisine: American-Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup sauce
Calories: 180 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 450 mg
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 18 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg