High Protein Spicy Vodka Pasta
For a creamy pasta with a kick that is on the healthier side, you have to try this High Protein Spicy Vodka Pasta! By swapping out the heavy cream for blended cottage cheese, you get a velvety sauce that’s not only lighter but also loaded with protein!
Ingredients
- 8 oz rigatoni cooked
- 1 cup pasta water reserved from pasta
- 1 shallot finely diced
- 3-4 garlic cloves minced
- 1-2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup vodka
- 4 oz tomato paste
- 1 cup cottage cheese blended
- 2-3 oz parmesan cheese
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a pan over medium-low heat, add oil, garlic, shallots, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Sauté until softened.
- Add red pepper flakes and stir to combine. Add tomato paste and sauté.
- Add vodka, stir to combine and allow vodka to cook down, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add in reserved pasta water and mix to combine. Turn down the heat to low and mix in blended cottage cheese. Continue mixing until it is fully incorporated.
- Add in parmesan cheese and salt to taste. Add in cooked rigatoni and toss to combine.
Notes
The level of spiciness here depends on how much red pepper flakes you add, though. For a milder version, reduce it to ½ teaspoon, or skip it altogether if you’re sensitive to heat.