Skillet Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta with Spinach: Your 25-Minute High-Protein Weeknight Wonder

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine cottage cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, milk, lemon juice, and nutmeg. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes, scraping down sides as needed. Set aside.
2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
3. 3

   Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Add the uncooked pasta to the skillet, stirring to ensure it is mostly submerged.
4. 4

   Cover the skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
5. 5

   Uncover the skillet. Add fresh spinach, a handful at a time, stirring until it wilts down completely, about 1-2 minutes.
6. 6

   Remove skillet from heat. Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture into the pasta, stirring gently until everything is evenly coated and the sauce is warmed through.
7. 7

   Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and an extra squeeze of lemon if desired.