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Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

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A quick and easy pasta dish featuring a creamy cottage cheese sauce paired with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes and fresh basil, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz (340 g) pasta (penne, fusilli, or farfalle)
  • 1 ½ cups (340 g) small-curd full-fat cottage cheese
  • 2 cups (300 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup fresh basil, roughly chopped or torn
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese, finely grated (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Rinse and halve the cherry tomatoes. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Spread evenly on the baking sheet.
  3. Roast tomatoes for 20–25 minutes until soft, caramelized, and blistered.
  4. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente (8–10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain pasta.
  5. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Lower heat and stir in cottage cheese. Warm gently for 2–3 minutes until creamy.
  7. Add drained pasta and roasted tomatoes (with juices) to the skillet. Toss gently to combine. Add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time if sauce is too thick.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Optionally, sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top before serving.
  10. Serve immediately, garnished with a few basil leaves.

Notes

Roast cherry tomatoes slowly to bring out sweetness without burning. Warm cottage cheese gently on low to medium heat to avoid curdling. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Add fresh basil at the end to preserve flavor and color. Use good quality extra virgin olive oil for best flavor.

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Keywords: cottage cheese pasta, roasted cherry tomatoes, basil pasta, easy dinner, creamy pasta, weeknight meal, vegetarian pasta

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