Everything you’ll need to make this high-protein pasta

  • 300g penne
  • A little olive oil
  • 10g butter
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 350g cherry tomatoes
  • A bit of basil
  • 200g Protein Cottage Cheese
  • A little pasta water
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  1. Boil the penne in salted water, cooking it 2 minutes less than the time recommended on the package.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a deep pan and add the butter.
  3. Add the garlic, halved cherry tomatoes, and Florina pepper pieces to the pan.
  4. Season with salt, pepper, and add a sprig of basil. For a spicier taste, you can add a small hot pepper.
  5. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, until the tomatoes soften and start to break down.
  6. Place the sautéed ingredients in a blender, add the protein cottage cheese, and blend until smooth.
  7. Add a ladle of pasta water for extra moisture.
  8. Return the sauce to the pan, add the penne, and mix well.
  9. Cook for 1-2 more minutes, then add some finely chopped basil.
  10. Serve the high protein pasta immediately while still hot and saucy, as it can dry out quickly.

Enjoy!

Source: Argiro Barbarigou