Cottage Cheese Tomato Sauce
Cottage Cheese Tomato Sauce is a creamy, tangy blend of smooth cottage cheese and tomato sauce, creating a healthier alternative to traditional pasta sauces. Enjoy a nutritious and flavorful addition to your meals with this delightful sauce.
Equipment
- Medium skillet
- Blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 can 14 oz crushed tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked pasta of your choice such as spaghetti or penne, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onion. Sauté until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, dried parsley, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, milk, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
- Add the blended mixture to the tomato sauce in the skillet. Stir well to combine and simmer on low heat for an additional 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the creamy cottage cheese tomato sauce until well coated.
Notes
You can adjust the consistency of the sauce by adding a splash of pasta cooking water if it becomes too thick.