Cottage Cheese Cacio e Pepe
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A modern take on the Roman classic using blended cottage cheese to create a creamy sauce without heavy cream, finished with pecorino and black pepper. Protein-rich and ready in under 20 minutes. Excellent for a quick dinner.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 8 ounces protein spaghetti (Barilla Protein+, or your favorite gluten-free pasta)
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (I love Good Culture)
- 1 clove garlic (peeled and smashed)
- 2 tablespoons Pecorino Romano cheese (freshly grated, or vegetarian cheese (check labels))
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (freshly grated, plus more for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (plus more for garnish)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 20M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 10m
- Sodium
- 395mg
- Total sugar
- 4g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 347mg
- Calcium
- 186mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 395MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.