Creamy Cottage Cheese Rosé Pasta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 8 ounces whole-wheat pasta
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 cup cottage cheese, blended until smooth
• 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup fresh basil, chopped

Method

1. 01
   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 02
   In a large bowl, toss the halved cherry tomatoes with olive oil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet in a single layer.
3. 03
   Roast the cherry tomatoes in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until they are soft and slightly caramelized.
4. 04
   Meanwhile, cook the whole-wheat pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
5. 05
   In a blender, combine the blended cottage cheese, crushed tomatoes, minced garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Blend until smooth and creamy.
6. 06
   In a large saucepan, heat the cottage cheese sauce over medium heat. Add the cooked pasta and roasted cherry tomatoes, tossing to combine.
7. 07
   If needed, add reserved pasta water to the sauce to reach desired consistency.
8. 08
   Season the pasta with additional salt and black pepper to taste. Serve garnished with fresh basil.