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High Protein Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
A delicious and protein-packed pasta dish featuring creamy roasted red peppers and cottage cheese, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 oz chickpea rotini pasta
- 12 oz jarred roasted red peppers, drained
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup of water.
- Blend roasted red peppers and cottage cheese until smooth.
- Sauté onion in olive oil for 5 minutes, then add garlic and paprika; cook 1 minute.
- Pour in blended mixture, season with salt and pepper, heat 3-4 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and parmesan; toss, adding reserved water until desired sauce consistency.
- Garnish with basil and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle additional basil or parmesan before serving.