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High Protein Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

A delicious and healthy pasta dish featuring a creamy roasted red pepper sauce, packed with protein from cottage cheese or Greek yogurt. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 300 g penne pasta
Sauce
  • 2 roasted red peppers jarred or homemade
  • 1 cup cottage cheese or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
  • 0.25 cup reserved pasta water as needed

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until softened.
  3. Blend sautéed onion, garlic, roasted red peppers, and cottage cheese until smooth.
  4. Return sauce to skillet, season, and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Thin sauce with reserved pasta water if needed.
  6. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
  7. Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Notes

For a richer flavor, roast the red peppers yourself. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice to the sauce for brightness.