Wholesome pasta with creamy cottage cheese sauce, fresh spinach, and garlic for a quick weeknight meal.
# What You Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz penne or fusilli pasta
→ Sauce
02 - 1 cup full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese
03 - 3.5 oz fresh baby spinach
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 1/4 cup milk
07 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
→ Garnish
11 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese
12 - Freshly ground black pepper
13 - Fresh basil leaves (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - Boil pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
03 - Blend cottage cheese, wilted spinach and garlic, milk, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth and creamy.
04 - Return drained pasta to the pot or skillet. Pour sauce over pasta and toss to coat evenly. Add reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
05 - Plate immediately and garnish with extra Parmesan, black pepper, and fresh basil if desired.
