Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce

Name: Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb rigatoni pasta, (or pasta of your choice); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 medium onion, (chopped); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 15 oz can diced tomatoes; 16 oz jar roasted red peppers, (drained); 3/4 cup cottage cheese*; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, (plus extra for serving); 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; Kosher salt and black pepper, (to taste)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:20min

This rich and creamy sauce is packed with protein thanks to the addition of cottage cheese! Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta, spaghetti squash, zoodles, or with meatballs. Kids and adults love this flavorful, high-protein sauce!

Updated at: Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:27:51 GMT