NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz Cod Fillet

2 oz Whole Wheat Penne

1/2 cup Low Fat Cottage Cheese

2 tsp Olive Oil

1 cup Fresh Spinach

1 tsp Lemon Juice

1/2 tsp Dried Oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat penne according to package directions until al dente.

• 2

  While the pasta cooks, pat the cod fillet dry and season both sides with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

• 3

  Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and sear the fish for 3-4 minutes per side until opaque and flaky.

• 4

  In a blender or food processor, pulse the cottage cheese with lemon juice and two tablespoons of the hot pasta water until completely smooth.

• 5

  Reserve a small amount of pasta water, then drain the pasta and return it to the pot over low heat.

• 6

  Stir the blended cottage cheese sauce and fresh spinach into the pasta, tossing until the spinach is wilted and the sauce is creamy.

• 7

  Plate the creamy pasta and top with the herb-seared fish fillet, finishing with a squeeze of fresh lemon.