MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: High Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce Categories: Pasta, Sauces Yield: 6 Servings 10 oz Chickpea pasta 2 c Cottage cheese 1 c Tomato sauce (passata) 6 Fresh basil leaves; up to 8 1 tb Olive oil 1 md Onion; finely diced 2 cl Garlic; finely chopped 3/4 lb Turkey sausage; cut into - bite-sized pieces 1/3 c Parmesan; grated 2 tb Fresh parsley; - finely chopped Salt; to taste Black pepper; - freshly ground; to taste Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes This high-protein cottage cheese pasta sauce is cozy, easy to make and absolutely delicious. It's loaded with protein and fiber and will keep you full for hours! Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it and cook the pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 to 2 cups. Meanwhile, place the cottage cheese, tomato sauce and basil leaves in a blender and blitz until smooth. Set aside. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and saute the onion and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat. Add the turkey sausage and cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until browned to your liking. Stir in the cottage cheese sauce and allow to heat through. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss well to combine. Add some of the reserved pasta water if it looks too dry. Stir in the Parmesan and fresh parsley and adjust the seasoning to taste. Serve immediately with extra grated Parmesan on top if you like. Recipe by Alice Recipe FROM: MMMMM