Healthy Cottage Cheese Rigatoni
A delightful blend of flavors and textures, this Healthy Cottage Cheese Rigatoni combines the comfort of pasta with nutritious cottage cheese and fresh spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated parmesan cheese (optional) for serving
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the cottage cheese and cooked rigatoni, mixing until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with grated parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat over low heat with a splash of water or olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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