Creamy Spinach Pasta
This creamy, cheesy, high-protein pasta sauce is the perfect balance of comfort and nutrition. Made with wholesome ingredients like cottage cheese and fresh herbs, it’s rich, flavorful, and comes together in under 25 minutes—ideal for busy weeknights when you want something both satisfying and nourishing.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- 1 5oz container spinach, fresh
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- handful of fresh herbs such as parsley and basil
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 7 ounces uncooked pasta rigatoni, penne, or tortiglioni work well for holding the sauce
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Before draining, reserve ½ cup of the pasta water and set it aside.
- In a medium skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the spinach and sauté until wilted, about 2–3 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked spinach to a blender. Add the cottage cheese, parmesan, lemon juice, fresh herbs, garlic, and 2 tablespoons of the reserved pasta water. Blend until the sauce is smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add more pasta water a tablespoon at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta and toss until evenly coated. Serve warm, garnished with extra parmesan if desired.
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