Protein Pesto Pasta

Ingredients 

• 1 cup Cottage Cheese 

• 1 cup basil leaves 

• 3 cloves of garlic 

• 1 tsp olive oil 

• 1/3 cup parmesan 

• Juice of 1/2 lemon 

• 3 tbsp pine nuts 

• Salt and Pepper to taste 

• 12 oz pasta

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Directions

1.  Add garlic and pine nuts to a pan on medium heat for 3-4 minutes until toasted 

2. Cook Pasta Al Dente according to package instructions then drain reserving 1/2 cup pasta water 

3. Add all other ingredients to a blender or food processor and puree until your pesto sauce is smooth

4. Add sauce to a pan with your cooked pasta and stir to combine. If needed, add reserved pasta water to thin your sauce. 

5. Plate with red pepper flakes and parmesan

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