Super Greens Pasta
This Super Greens Pasta is the easiest way to turn a few simple ingredients into a creamy, vibrant, high protein dinner. Blended cottage cheese creates a rich, velvety sauce without heavy cream, while pesto, spinach, and lemon add fresh flavour in every bite. It's quick enough for busy weeknights, packed with nutrients, and even better with grilled chicken or shrimp.
Ingredients
- 250 g cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup pesto homemade or store-bought
- 1 to 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 heaping handfuls fresh spinach
- 200 g pasta of choice we used rigatoni
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Freshly grated Parmesan for serving (optional)
Optional Protein
- Grilled chicken breast sliced
- Sautéed shrimp
- Grilled salmon
- Crispy tofu
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente according to the package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, add the cottage cheese, pesto, lemon juice, spinach, salt, and pepper to a blender.
- Blend until completely smooth and vibrant green. If needed, add a splash of pasta water to help the sauce blend.
- Return the drained pasta to the pot over low heat and pour in the green sauce. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
- Top with freshly grated Parmesan if desired, and serve as is or with your favourite protein for an even more satisfying meal.