Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Heat Olive Oil and Sauté Garlic:
Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. -
Add Tomato Sauce and Seasoning:
Stir in the tomato sauce, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. -
Blend in Cottage Cheese:
Add the cottage cheese to the saucepan, stirring to combine. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through. -
Toss with Pasta:
Pour the sauce over your favorite cooked pasta and toss to coat. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Herb Lovers: Add extra fresh or dried herbs like oregano or thyme for more flavor.
- Spicy: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to bring some heat to the sauce.
- Vegetarian: Serve this sauce with gluten-free or plant-based pasta for a completely vegetarian meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Pasta Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
