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Creamy Cottage Cheese Rigatoni

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A high-protein pasta dish that combines creamy cottage cheese with savory tomatoes and aromatic garlic for a delightful twist on comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz rigatoni pasta
  • 1 ½ cups cottage cheese (whole milk recommended)
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp salt (for pasta water)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Extra Parmesan (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rigatoni and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
  2. Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until softened. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for an additional minute.
  3. Create the sauce: Pour in crushed tomatoes and mix in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
  4. Bring in the cottage cheese: Reduce heat and stir in cottage cheese and grated Parmesan. Mix well to create a creamy texture.
  5. Combine pasta and sauce: Drain rigatoni, reserving some pasta water. Combine pasta with the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  6. Finish and garnish: Serve hot and sprinkle with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan.

Notes

This dish can be easily customized with added vegetables or proteins. Perfect for meal prep!

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Keywords: rigatoni, cottage cheese, high protein, quick dinner, comfort food

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