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High-Protein Vodka Rigatoni
2 servingsvodkapastacottagecheesehighproteinmacrofriendly
A macro-friendly version of classic vodka pasta using blended cottage cheese to replace heavy cream and butter, resulting in a protein-packed meal without sacrificing creaminess.
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Time
- Prep
- 10min
- Cook
- 20min
- Total
- 30min
Nutrition
per serving- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 29.3g
- Carbs
- 76.9g
- Fat
- 6.7g
One serving: 1/2 of the recipe
Instructions
Pasta Preparation
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
Sauce Creation
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, tomato paste, and parmesan until completely smooth.
- In a large skillet, saute minced garlic over medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the vodka and let it simmer for 2 minutes to cook off the harsh alcohol flavor.
- Lower the heat and stir in the blended cottage cheese mixture.
- Add 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water to the sauce and stir until velvety.
Assembly
- Toss the cooked rigatoni into the skillet with the sauce, adding more pasta water if necessary to achieve the desired consistency.
- Remove from heat, top with fresh basil, and serve immediately.
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