High Protein Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta with Turkey Bacon Twist
Enjoy a deliciously creamy pasta dish that combines high protein cottage cheese with crispy turkey bacon. This recipe is perfect for a quick meal without compromising on flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble it.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add cooked pasta, cottage cheese, and Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Fold in crumbled turkey bacon and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be made vegetarian by omitting turkey bacon.
- Add more vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: High Protein Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta