NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

2 oz Chickpea pasta

0.5 cup Low-fat cottage cheese

0.5 cup Non-fat Greek yogurt

1 oz Sharp cheddar cheese

1 tbsp Nutritional yeast

0.25 tsp Ground turmeric

0.25 tsp Garlic powder

0.25 tsp Onion powder

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

1 cup Fresh baby spinach

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the chickpea pasta according to package directions until al dente.

• 2

  While the pasta cooks, place the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, nutritional yeast, turmeric, garlic powder, and onion powder into a high-speed blender.

• 3

  Blend the sauce ingredients until completely smooth and creamy.

• 4

  Reserve 0.25 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and return it to the warm pot over low heat.

• 5

  Pour the blended sauce over the pasta, adding the shredded cheddar cheese and fresh baby spinach.

• 6

  Stir gently until the cheese is melted, the spinach is wilted, and the sauce is silky, adding reserved pasta water if needed to reach your desired consistency.

• 7

  Season with sea salt and black pepper before serving in a warm bowl.