Velvety Lemon-Dill Cottage Cheese Pasta

Ingredients

• 12 oz pasta, your choice of shape
• 2 cups cottage cheese, blended until smooth
• 1 cup lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 cup fresh dill, lightly chopped
• 1 tsp olive oil, for drizzling

1. 01
   Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
2. 02
   In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped dill, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
3. 03
   In a large skillet over medium heat, add the blended cottage cheese mixture. Heat gently, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.
4. 04
   Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing it with the sauce to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
5. 05
   Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if necessary.
6. 06
   Serve the pasta hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese, a sprinkle of fresh dill, and a drizzle of olive oil for extra richness.