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Cottage Cheese Pesto Pasta Recipe: Your New Favorite Dish

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Hey there, pasta lovers! Are you ready to take your weeknight dinners from “meh” to “magnificent”? Let me introduce you to Cottage Cheese Pesto Pasta—a dish so delicious, you’ll wonder why you didn’t whip it up sooner! It’s creamy, it’s zesty, and it’s about to become your new best friend in the kitchen. So grab your forks and let’s dive into this culinary adventure!

Why Cottage Cheese? Because It’s Awesome!

Let’s be honest: cottage cheese often gets a bad rap. It’s the wallflower of the dairy world, just sitting there waiting for its moment to shine. But trust me, this humble ingredient is a powerhouse of protein and calcium. Plus, when you mix it with pesto and pasta, it transforms into a creamy concoction that’s like a party in your mouth! Seriously, your taste buds will be dancing like nobody’s watching.

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Easy Steps for Dinner Success

You know what I love? A recipe that doesn’t require a culinary degree to pull off. This Cottage Cheese Pesto Pasta is as easy as pie (or should I say, as easy as pasta?). With just a handful of ingredients and a few simple steps, you’ll have a fabulous dinner ready before you can finish scrolling through your social media feed. And if you’re feeling fancy, you can always pretend you spent hours in the kitchen.

Perfect for Any Occasion (Including Leftover Nights)

This dish is not just for family dinners; it’s perfect for impressing your friends, too! Bring it to a potluck and watch as everyone fights over the last bite. And the best part? It’s just as tasty served cold the next day, making it ideal for meal prep or those days when you’re too lazy to cook. Who says you can’t eat pasta for breakfast? Not me!

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Cottage Cheese Pesto Pasta

A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring cottage cheese and fresh pesto, perfect for a quick meal that will make you the star of the dinner table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine (but you can totally call it American if you want), Italian
Servings 4 Servigs, (Or 2 if you are feeling extra hungry)

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Strainer
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Skillet
  • 1 Wooden spoon (or whatever you can find)

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz (225 g) pasta of your choice (penne, spaghetti—whatever tickles your fancy)
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (the hero we didn’t know we needed)
  • 1 cup prepared pesto (store-bought is just fine; we’re not judging)
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (for a pop of color and flavor)
  • 1/4 Cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, but why not?)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish (for those Instagram-worthy vibes)

Instructions
 

  • Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Mix Cottage Cheese and Pesto: In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese and pesto until they’re best friends.
  • Combine Pasta and Sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, toss the cooked pasta with the cottage cheese mixture. Stir until the pasta is evenly coated.
  • Add Cherry Tomatoes: Gently fold in the cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is warm and cozy.
  • Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if you’re feeling fancy.

Notes

Want to up your game? Add cooked chicken, shrimp, or your favorite veggies to the mix.
 
This dish can hang out in your fridge for up to 3 days, so meal prep is totally on point.
 
You can swap low-fat cottage cheese if you’re trying to be healthy—no judgment here!
Keyword creamy cottage cheese pasta, easy pasta recipe, healthy dinner ideas, pesto pasta, quick weeknight meals
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Conclusion

And there you have it—your new go-to recipe for Cottage Cheese Pesto Pasta! This dish combines creamy, dreamy flavors with ease and flair, proving that dinner can be simple, fun, and downright delicious. So, gather your friends, serve this pasta up, and bask in the glory of being the culinary rock star you were born to be. Happy cooking!

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