Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta with Ground Turkey and Veggies
A light yet creamy pasta dish featuring cottage cheese, ground turkey, and mixed vegetables, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High-Protein, Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free pasta)
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of your choice
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, spinach, zucchini)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic in a large skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Brown the ground turkey in the skillet, cooking until browned (about 5–7 minutes).
- Add the mixed vegetables and cook for another 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Combine the cooked pasta and cottage cheese in the skillet. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Use low-fat cottage cheese or a dairy alternative if desired. Feel free to substitute any quick-cooking veggies.