3-Ingredient Hidden Protein Pasta Sauce
3-Ingredient Hidden Protein Pasta Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils, dried
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup Good Culture cottage cheese
- 24 ounces marinara sauce, 1 jar
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the dried red lentils thoroughly under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed red lentils and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and have absorbed most of the water. Drain any excess water if necessary.
⏱️ 20 min
- 2
Transfer the cooked red lentils to a blender or food processor. Add the Good Culture cottage cheese. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. This may take 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Pour the blended cottage cheese and lentil mixture into a large saucepan or pot. Add the jar of marinara sauce. Stir well to combine the ingredients thoroughly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Heat the sauce over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until it is warmed through and gently simmering. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Do not boil vigorously.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Serve the hidden protein pasta sauce immediately over your favorite cooked pasta. Garnish with fresh herbs or grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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3-Ingredient Hidden Protein Pasta Sauce
- 1 cup red lentils, dried
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup Good Culture cottage cheese
- 24 ounces marinara sauce, 1 jar
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the dried red lentils thoroughly under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed red lentils and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and have absorbed most of the water. Drain any excess water if necessary.
⏱️ 20 min - 2
Transfer the cooked red lentils to a blender or food processor. Add the Good Culture cottage cheese. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. This may take 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Pour the blended cottage cheese and lentil mixture into a large saucepan or pot. Add the jar of marinara sauce. Stir well to combine the ingredients thoroughly.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Heat the sauce over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until it is warmed through and gently simmering. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Do not boil vigorously.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Serve the hidden protein pasta sauce immediately over your favorite cooked pasta. Garnish with fresh herbs or grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.