COTTAGE CHEESE PASTA WITH TOMATOES, SCALLIONS AND CURRANTS
Satisfying the same creamy urge as mac and cheese, noodles with cottage cheese is a comforting Eastern European staple that's sometimes topped with golden fried onions and a dusting of black pepper and cinnamon. This version trades caramelized onions for slivers of sharp raw scallion to contrast with the richness of the cottage cheese, which melts into a sauce upon contact with the hot pasta. The currants lean into the cinnamon's sweetness, while halved cherry tomatoes and mint make the dish juicy and fresh. It's an unusual take on the original dish that's easy to riff on - feel free to add or leave out ingredients to make it your own.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories weekday, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Put currants in a small bowl and ladle a little of the boiling water over them to cover. Let soak for 10 minutes, then drain.
- Meanwhile, salt the remaining water in the pot. When it returns to a boil, add pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually 1 minute less than the package directs. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking water.
- In a large serving bowl, combine scallions, tomatoes, lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- When the currants are soaked, add them to the bowl with the tomatoes and toss to combine. Stir in 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- Add pasta to the serving bowl, along with cottage cheese, pepper and a few splashes of reserved pasta water (about 1/4 cup), and toss until evenly coated. If pasta looks dry, add a little more pasta cooking water, a tablespoon at a time. Stir in herbs. Taste, and add more salt and lemon, if needed.
- To serve, top with a dusting of ground cinnamon (if you like), flaky salt, a lot of black pepper, and more olive oil and herbs. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.
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[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The sauce was watery and tasteless, and the cottage cheese curdled. I had to throw the whole thing out.
Tema Thiga
[email protected]I thought this dish was just okay. The sauce was a bit bland for my taste, and the cottage cheese didn't really add anything to it. I probably wouldn't make this again.
Singh Harry
[email protected]This pasta dish was easy to make and very tasty. The cottage cheese added a nice creaminess to the sauce, and the tomatoes and scallions gave it a fresh and flavorful taste. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Pablo Escobar
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and creative ways to use cottage cheese, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was light and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!
Faisal Mehmood
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The cottage cheese added a nice creaminess to the sauce, and the tomatoes and scallions gave it a fresh and flavorful taste. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Deejay Abiabhiskek
[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. The sauce was a bit too tangy for my taste, and the cottage cheese didn't really add anything to it. I probably wouldn't make this again.
Sk Rosul
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The cottage cheese made the sauce so creamy and delicious. I added some extra garlic and red pepper flakes for a little extra flavor. I'll definitely be making this again!
Uzair Ahmad Uzair Ahmad
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cottage cheese, but I thought this dish was surprisingly good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the tomatoes and scallions added a nice brightness. I would definitely make this again.
madmadul hasan
[email protected]This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The cottage cheese made the sauce very heavy, and the tomatoes and scallions didn't do much to lighten it up. I think I'll try making it again with a different type of cheese.
awais channa
[email protected]I'm giving this recipe 5 stars because it was so easy to make and so delicious. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again!
Iqbal Ali
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The sauce was watery and tasteless, and the cottage cheese curdled. I had to throw the whole thing out.
Mukaila Moruf
[email protected]I thought this dish was just okay. The sauce was a bit bland for my taste, and the cottage cheese didn't really add anything to it. I probably wouldn't make this again.
Nita Thompson
[email protected]This pasta dish was easy to make and very tasty. The cottage cheese added a nice creaminess to the sauce, and the tomatoes and scallions gave it a fresh and flavorful taste. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Paris Darnell
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. I'm not usually a fan of cottage cheese, but the way it was incorporated into the sauce made it creamy and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again!
Fifi Jiji13
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The kids loved the creamy sauce, and the adults appreciated the fresh and flavorful ingredients. I'll definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.
kaya kopi
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and creative ways to use cottage cheese, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was light and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!
Enamul Hoqe
[email protected]This cottage cheese pasta is a real winner! The combination of tomatoes, scallions, and currants creates a vibrant and flavorful sauce that perfectly complements the creamy cottage cheese. I especially appreciate the fact that this dish is so quick a