Tortellini with Cottage Cheese

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PREP TIME:

10

TOTAL TIME:

30

SERVINGS

4

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 large shallot, diced
  • ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • ½ cup low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 bunch asparagus, cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • ¼ cup chopped sundried tomatoes
  • 12 ounces uncooked cheese tortellini
  • 2 Tbsp. reserved pasta water
  • 1 cup Hood Whipped Cottage Cheese

Directions

  • STEP 1

    Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil.

  • STEP 2

    In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the shallots and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes, lemon juice and zest, and broth. Stir to combine.

  • STEP 3

    Simmer for 2 minutes. Add the asparagus and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the peas. Stir to combine. Turn off the heat and cover the pan.

  • STEP 4

    Start cooking the tortellini according to package directions. Before draining, reserve 2 tablespoons of pasta water. Drain pasta and keep warm.

  • STEP 5

    Start cooking the tortellini according to package directions. Before draining, reserve 2 tablespoons of pasta water. Drain pasta and keep warm.

  • STEP 6

    Add pasta water to a small bowl. Add the Hood Whipped Cottage Cheese and combine well.

  • STEP 7

    Add the tortellini and the cottage cheese mixture to the skillet. Stir to coat the pasta and vegetables.

  • STEP 8

    To serve, garnish with black pepper, Parmesan cheese, and additional chili pepper flakes, if desired.

     

    Per serving: Calories: 314, Carbohydrates: 33 grams, Fat: 13 grams, Saturated fat: 8 grams, Protein: 16 grams, Cholesterol: 103 milligrams, Sodium: 971 milligrams, Calcium: 148 milligrams.

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