Serves 1
Directions
- 1Cook your pasta until done, then strain it, return it to the pot, and set aside.
- 2While pasta is cooking, add cottage cheese, shredded parmesan, and a quarter cup of water or milk to a blender or food processor, and blend until smooth.
- 3Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up in the process.
- 5Add tomatoes to the beef and cook for about 5 minutes or until the tomatoes start to wilt.
- 6Add garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and oregano to the mixture.
- 7Mix and cook for 30 seconds.
- 8Add minced garlic, mix, and cook for another 30 seconds.
- 9Reduce the heat to low and add the blended sauce.
- 10Mix everything together and let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- 11Pour the sauce in with the cooked pasta and mix well.
- 12Taste and add salt and pepper to preference.
- 13Portion out into meal containers for meal prep.
Ingredients
- pasta
- cottage cheese
- shredded parmesan
- 0.25 cup water or milk
- ground beef
- tomatoes
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- Italian seasoning
- oregano
- minced garlic
- salt
- pepper
Equipment
blender or food processorlarge skilletpotmeal containers
Tips
- Blending cottage cheese changes the texture, making it more palatable for those who dislike the original texture.
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