Say hello to your new favorite weeknight dinner recipe!
Meet our Pink Sauce with a Twist: A velvety pink marinara sauce that we made better for you. Instead of heavy cream, this version uses whipped cottage cheese, resulting in a silky texture that feels indulgent yet is secretly packed with protein. The result is a sauce that’s tangy, savory, and satisfying.
And because every good sauce deserves the right sidekick, this Pink Sauce pairs beautifully with our 4 Ingredient Rustic French Bread. The golden, crackly loaf is just the thing for soaking up every last drop of that rosy, creamy goodness.
Whether you’re setting the table for family dinner or treating yourself to a cozy night in, this duo is simple, nourishing, and absolutely delicious.
Pink Sauce with a Twist
Ingredients
- 1 cup 4% milkfat cottage cheese
- 1 lb uncooked Rigatoni or your favorite pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup onion, finely diced
- 3 large cloves of garlic, minced
- 24 oz of your favorite jar sauce or a can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- In a small food processor, add the cottage cheese and process until smooth and fluffy—approximately 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
- In a large skillet or saucepan, add the olive oil, diced onion, and minced garlic. Sauté over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes or until onions are translucent and soft.
- Add the jar sauce or fire-roasted tomatoes. Simmer over medium heat for 10-12 minutes. While the sauce simmers, cook the pasta in salted boiling water. Slightly undercook the pasta so it is still firm, but not hard.
- After the sauce has simmered for 10 minutes, reduce the heat to low and gradually stir in the whipped cottage cheese. Simmer on very low heat or turn the cooktop off.
- Using a spider strainer or large slotted spoon, scoop the pasta out of the water and place it in the large skillet. Use a wooden spoon or similar to gently fold the pasta into the sauce.
- If the sauce is too thick for your liking, add ¼ cup of the pasta water at a time until you achieve your desired consistency.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and basil.
Enjoy!
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All images by Lorianne DeVita
