Creamy Pasta with Florets Recipe

Creamy Pasta with Florets Recipe

  • 1 cup 1% cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup 1% milk
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 5 cups broccoli florets
  • 4 cups cauliflowerets
  • 4 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons olive or canola oil
  • 2 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  1. In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, milk, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, salt and cayenne; cover and process until smooth. Set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil; place broccoli and cauliflower in a steamer basket over water. Cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  3. In a large nonstick skillet, saute garlic in oil for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; saute 5 minutes longer. Stir in the broccoli, cauliflower, pasta and cottage cheese mixture; heat through.