Ingredients
>
1 (12 oz) box radiatore or rotini pasta
>
1 (16 oz) bag frozen peas, thawed
>
1 cup 1% milkfat cottage cheese
>
2 tsp lemon zest
>
2 cloves garlic
>
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
Steps
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain pasta.
2
Meanwhile, microwave the peas according to package directions. To a food processor, add the cottage cheese, half of peas, lemon zest, garlic, and crushed red pepper, if using. Season with salt and pepper. Pulse until smooth.
3
Return cooked pasta to pot, add remaining peas, and heat on medium. Add cottage cheese mixture and toss to combine. If pasta is too dry, add ¼ cup pasta water and toss to coat, adding more if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
