15-Minute High-Protein Pasta

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15-Minute High-Protein Pasta

This high-protein pasta cooks in just 15 minutes and is sure to please even the most particular kiddos! Serve this blended cottage cheese sauce over your favorite pasta for quick and easy dinner.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: pasta sauce

Servings:

Equipment

Blender or food processor

Ingredients

16 ounces pasta
1 cup marinara
1 cup whole milk cottage cheese
2 tablespoons butter softened
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth

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Instructions

Boil salted water and cook any pasta of your choice according to package directions. Strain once done.
Make your sauce by adding marinara, cottage cheese, butter, crushed red pepper, and broth to a blender or food processor.
Heat the sauce on stove in a small pot and serve over pasta.

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