Cottage Cheese Garlic Pasta with Parmesan and Fresh Herbs
Pasta coated with gently warmed cottage cheese, Parmesan, and garlic, finished with basil or parsley.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 200 g pasta of choice cook according to package instructions
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- fresh herbs basil or parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Boil 200 grams pasta according to the package until al dente. Reserve a little cooking water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat and stir garlic until fragrant, keeping it pale.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in cottage cheese and Parmesan until warm and combined. Avoid boiling; visible cottage cheese curds are expected.
- Fold in the pasta, season with salt and pepper, and loosen with reserved cooking water a little at a time if needed. Remove from the heat, add herbs, and divide into four portions.
Notes
- Refrigerate in shallow covered containers within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F); keep at 40°F or below and use within 3–4 days.
- Reheat gently to 165°F throughout, stirring with a small splash of water as needed.