Cottage Cheese Creamy Pesto Pasta: An Easy Comfort Meal
A simple and delicious comfort meal that combines creamy cottage cheese with vibrant pesto and pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, then drain.
- In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, pesto, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta to the bowl and mix well until combined.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Leftovers can be reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese, Creamy Pasta, Pesto Pasta, Comfort Food