Higher Protein Vodka Sauce | Salt and Sage Nutrition
Higher Protein Vodka Sauce
10 mins prepServes 4
A creamy vodka sauce made with whole milk cottage cheese blended to smoothness, combined with protein pasta, and rich flavors from onion, garlic, and spices. Perfect for a warm and comforting meal.
1: Blend a 16 oz. container of whole milk cottage cheese until smooth. Set aside.
2: Boil protein pasta of your choice according to package directions. Reserve 3/4 cup pasta water when draining.
3: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter over medium heat.
4: Add 1 diced onion into the skillet and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until onions are fragrant.
5: Add 1 tube tomato paste and 2 minced cloves of garlic into the skillet. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 8-9 minutes, stirring constantly.
6: Pour 1/3 cup vodka into the pan and stir for 5-6 minutes.
7: Add pasta water, 3/4 cup grated parmigiano reggiano, and blended cottage cheese to the sauce.
8: Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and dried oregano.
9: Add in pasta and top with more red pepper flakes, parmesan cheese, and fresh basil if desired.
