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Hidden Protein Tomato Pasta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 400 grams pasta of choice, cooked I used rigatoni pasta
  • 5-6 tomatoes (roma or vine)
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
  • 200 grams cottage cheese
  • 1/3 cup pasta water

Instructions
 

  • 1. Start by boiling water and cooking the pasta as per package instructions (be sure to save  some of that pasta water). While this is happening, you’ll get started on the sauce! 
    2. In a large pan on medium-high add olive oil and onions, and then sauté  for 2-3 minutes or until the onions are translucent. Add the chopped tomatoes and continue to sauté for 3-4 minutes before adding the minced garlic. 
    3. Add the dry seasonings: garlic powder, oregano, chili flakes, salt and pepper to taste. Lower the heat down to medium-low and mix to combine. Allow to sauté until the tomatoes have broken down if they haven’t already. 
    4. Add the fresh parsley and basil, and then the @good culture cottage cheese (I used the low-fat one this time!). Finally, add the pasta water to thin out the sauce, mixing to combine. 
    5. You can stop here if you like* but I like to blend my sauces! Blend the sauce until smooth using an immersion or regular blender. Add back into the saucepan or a pot, and then add your cooked pasta to combine. 
    6. Optional Toppings: shaved parmesan cheese, extra parsley and chili flakes!