Creamy Italian Cabbage Pasta

Directions

  1. 1Blend the cottage cheese and marinara sauce until completely smooth and creamy.
  2. 2Brown the ground beef in a large skillet, then remove and set aside.
  3. 3Add the cabbage, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and tomato paste to the same skillet. Sauté until tender but still has a little bite.
  4. 4Add the beef back in, pour over the creamy tomato sauce, and add the Parmesan.
  5. 5Reduce heat to low and stir until everything is creamy and warmed through, then finish with fresh basil.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 medium head green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup low fat cottage cheese
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • salt (optional)
  • black pepper (optional)
  • fresh basil (optional)