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High Protein Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
A delicious, protein-packed pasta dish with a creamy roasted red pepper sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 oz chickpea rotini pasta
- 12 oz jarred roasted red peppers, drained
Sauce
- 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, then drain.
- Blend roasted red peppers and cottage cheese until smooth.
- Sauté onion in olive oil until translucent, then add garlic and paprika; cook 1 minute.
- Pour blended mixture into skillet; heat gently, then add cooked pasta and Parmesan, tossing to coat.
- Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water; garnish with basil and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle additional Parmesan or fresh herbs before serving.