Ingredients
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- 16 oz pasta (such as brown rice penne)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 shallot, minced
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 + 3/4 cups cottage cheese (or silken tofu for a plant-based version)
- 1 + 1/2 cups roasted red peppers
- Fresh basil leaves
- Nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté shallots and garlic until softened (about 3-5 minutes). Set aside.
- Cook the pasta in a salted pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain.
- In the skillet with shallots and garlic, add salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and tomato paste; sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
- Blend together cottage cheese, roasted red peppers, fresh basil, nutritional yeast, and the sautéed mixture until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta and mix gently until evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 15mg