Rigatoni Pasta with Cottage Cheese
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup 4% small curd cottage cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 ounces uncooked rigatoni
- 16 ounces ground mild Italian sausage
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar optional
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup red wine optional
- ⅔ cup water
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Place the cottage cheese into a blender or food processor with a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend it as smoothly as possible. Set aside.1 cup 4% small curd cottage cheese
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the rigatoni to al dente (a minute or two less than what the package recommends).8 ounces uncooked rigatoni
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage and break it into small pieces. Cook until no pink remains then drain away any excess grease. Add the seasonings and tomato paste to the skillet. Mix well and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.16 ounces ground mild Italian sausage, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Pour in the red wine and deglaze the pan. Add the jar of marinara sauce and the water (broth) and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.⅓ cup red wine, ⅔ cup water, 24 ounces marinara sauce
- Scoop the blended cottage cheese into the pasta sauce and stir to combine. Add the cooked rigatoni and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately with parmesan cheese and fresh basil!
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Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1/4 of the recipe (about 6 to 7 ounces). Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
Nutrition Facts
Rigatoni Pasta with Cottage Cheese
Serving Size
6 ounces
Amount per Serving
Calories
725
% Daily Value*
Fat
39
g
60
%
Saturated Fat
14
g
70
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
17
g
Cholesterol
95
mg
32
%
Sodium
1873
mg
78
%
Potassium
1091
mg
31
%
Carbohydrates
57
g
19
%
Fiber
5
g
20
%
Sugar
11
g
12
%
Protein
32
g
64
%
Vitamin A
974
IU
19
%
Vitamin C
16
mg
19
%
Calcium
111
mg
11
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
