# Cottage Cheese Pesto Pasta Sauce

Cottage cheese, pesto, Parmesan, and lemon blend into a smooth, creamy pasta sauce ready in about 25 minutes on the stovetop.

Source URL: https://quickdinner.org/recipes/6aaefadab91bd87aa1a91411
Category: Pasta & Noodles / Creamy Pasta
Cooking method: Stovetop
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4

## Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 0.333 cup pesto
- 0.333 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup reserved pasta water

## Cooking instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta. (about 12 min)
2. Blend the cottage cheese, pesto, Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. (about 2 min)
3. Return the hot pasta to the pot over low heat. Pour in the sauce and toss, adding reserved pasta water a few tablespoons at a time until glossy and evenly coated. Warm gently for 1 to 2 minutes without boiling. (about 2 min)
4. Remove from the heat and serve immediately. (about 1 min)

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