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Roasted Tomato Creamy Pasta That Tastes Like Vodka Sauce (But Healthy)
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Roasted Tomato Creamy Pasta

Yield: 2 servings
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Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. uncooked rotini pasta
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Add tomatoes and garlic to a baking dish, lightly coat with olive oil spray, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes until soft.
  • Boil pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  • Add roasted tomatoes, garlic, cottage cheese, and basil to a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth.
  • Pour the sauce into a pan over low heat. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce becomes glossy and creamy.
  • Toss pasta with the sauce until fully coated. Top with basil, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.

Notes

NUTRITION INFORMATION:
1 of 2 servings
288 calories, 9g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 487 mg sodium, 43g total carbs, 4g dietary fiber, 10g sugars, 14g protein (myfitnesspal.com)