High Protein Creamy Pesto Pasta

Name: High Protein Creamy Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean, European
Ingredients: 8 oz low carb pasta; 2 cups low fat cottage cheese; 4 oz grated parmesan cheese; 4 tbsp pesto; salt; pepper

8 steps

Prep:10minCook:10min

Updated at: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:33:16 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories357.6 kcal (18%)

Total Fat17.6 g (25%)

Carbs12.1 g (5%)

Sugars3.9 g (4%)

Protein38.6 g (77%)

Sodium1097.4 mg (55%)

Fiber5.2 g (19%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

8 ozlow carb pasta

2 cupslow fat cottage cheese

4 ozgrated parmesan cheese

4 Tbsppesto

salt

pepper

Instructions

Step 1

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.

Step 2

Drain the pasta and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.

Step 3

In a blender or food processor, add the cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, and pesto. Start with 3 tbsp of pesto and add more according to your preferences.

Step 4

Puree the cottage cheese until smooth.

Step 5

Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta.

Step 6

Toss the pasta in the sauce until well coated. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.

Step 7

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 8

Enjoy!