Cottage cheese pesto is a delicious dip, spread, or sandwich addition that is easy to make and packed with flavor. Made with a combination of cottage cheese, basil, pine nuts, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese, this pesto is a healthy and creamy alternative to traditional pesto. The tangy flavor of the cottage cheese pairs perfectly with the nutty flavor of the pine nuts and the aromatic basil, while the Parmesan cheese adds a salty, umami note. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer or a flavorful addition to your lunch or dinner, cottage cheese pesto is sure to please.
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COTTAGE CHEESE PESTO
can be used as a dip, spread, or pasta sauce! from "recipes for health" from the New York Times - http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/20/health/nutrition/20recipehealth.html?ref=nutrition
Provided by ellie3763
Categories Sauces
Time 10m
Yield 1 cup, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put the garlic into a food processor and process until finely chopped. Scrape down sides of the bowl.
- Add the basil. Process until finely chopped and scrape down sides of the bowl.
- Add cottage cheese, yogurt, olive oil, and parmesan. Process until smooth and cream.
- If using as a pasta sauce, dilute with a spoonful of the pasta cooking water.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.7, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 4.1, Sodium 51.9, Carbohydrate 1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.5, Protein 4.6
SPAGHETTI WITH COTTAGE CHEESE PESTO
This came from Quick And Easy Pasta Recipes - 30 Minute Pasta Dish Recipes. I haven't tried this, just posting for safe keeping.
Provided by internetnut
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- For pesto, in a blender container or food processor bowl combine spinach, water, cottage cheese, basil, parmesan cheese, oil and garlic.
- Cover and blend or process until smooth.
- Spoon half of the pesto (about 1/2 cup) over the hot pasta. Toss to mix well. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.1, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5.2, Sodium 157.5, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 1.7, Protein 9.4
PESTO COTTAGE CHEESE DIP
I tried this recipe by Pepperidge Farms and Bethenny Frankel, Celebrity Natural Food Chef. Serve this dip with toasted wheat crisps, this savory dip combines cottage cheese and store bought pesto, accented with fresh basil and toasted pine nuts to make a scrumptious appetizer.
Provided by Pat Duran @kitchenChatter
Categories Cheese Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir the cheese and pesto in a small bowl. Season with the black pepper. Top with the basil and pine nuts. Serve with the wheat crisps or crackers of your choice for dipping.
COTTAGE CHEESE BREAD II
Has a texture like angel food cake.
Provided by Kathy Nowell
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 3h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add the ingredients to the pan of your bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer, and Start. You can use more bread flour if the dough seems too sticky.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 302.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
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