NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

80 g Barilla Protein+ Pasta

200 g 2% Cottage cheese

20 g Sharp cheddar cheese

1 tbsp Nutritional yeast

1 cup Baby spinach

0.25 tsp Garlic powder

0.25 tsp Mustard powder

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

1 tbsp Pasta water

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  Before draining, carefully reserve 1 tablespoon of the starchy pasta water and set it aside.

• 3

  In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, mustard powder, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 4

  Blend the cheese mixture until completely smooth and creamy, ensuring no cottage cheese curds remain.

• 5

  Return the drained pasta to the warm pot over low heat and pour the blended cheese sauce over the noodles.

• 6

  Add the fresh baby spinach and the reserved pasta water to the pot.

• 7

  Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the sauce is heated through and glossy.

• 8

  Serve immediately in a wide bowl, garnished with extra black pepper if desired.