Recipe Details

Ingredients

• Kosher salt

• 1 lb. 

  penne

• 1 1/2 c. 

  store-bought or homemade marinara

• 1 c. 

  low-fat cottage cheese

• 1/4 c. 

  finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

• 1 tbsp. 

  Calabrian chile oil

Description

1. Step 1In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente according to package directions. Drain; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, in a blender, blend marinara, cottage cheese, Parmesan, and oil until smooth. 
3. Step 3Return pasta to pot and add sauce and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water. Toss, adding more pasta water as needed, until pasta is coated and sauce is warmed through. 
4. Step 4Divide pasta among bowls. Top with Parmesan.