# List of ingredients:
→ Main Sauce
01 - 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained or rehydrated if dry
02 - 1 cup cottage cheese
03 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
04 - 2 garlic cloves, peeled
05 - 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ To Serve
09 - 14 oz dried pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
11 - Additional grated Parmesan, for serving
# How to make it:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
02 - In a blender or food processor, combine sun-dried tomatoes, cottage cheese, olive oil, garlic, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Blend until smooth and creamy.
03 - Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes as desired.
04 - Return the drained pasta to the pot. Pour the sauce over the pasta and toss to coat evenly. Gradually add reserved pasta water until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.
05 - Plate immediately, garnished with fresh basil and additional Parmesan cheese as preferred.
