Butternut Squash Noodles with Protein-Packed Marinara

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By: Muuna Cottage Cheese • April 6, 2018

Butternut Squash Noodles with Protein-Packed Marinara

Prep.
Time

15

Min

Cook
Time

10

Min

Total
Time

25

Min

Introduction

It’s time to spice up your spaghetti night! Top nutritious butternut squash noodles with protein-packed Muuna cottage cheese and marinara sauce, fresh basil, and toasted walnuts. You won’t miss the traditional noodles OR the meat, but you’ll get all the flavor and protein.

Ingredients

1 lb. Butternut squash, peeled and spiralized (or 4 cups squash noodles)
1 Tbsp Olive oil
1 clove Garlic, minced
1 cup Marinara sauce (homemade or store bought)
¾ cup Classic Plain Muuna cottage cheese
¼ cup Toasted walnuts, chopped
¼ cup Fresh Basil, chopped

Instructions

Heat a medium non-stick pot over medium heat, add olive oil and minced garlic.
Saute for about 30 seconds until garlic becomes aromatic.
Add squash noodles and saute 2-3 minutes.
Deglaze the pan with 1-2 Tbsp. of water so the noodles don’t stick.
Cover and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally and deglazing with water when needed. Cook until squash noodles are soft, but not mushy.
Add marinara sauce and heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce should start to bubble.
Remove the pot from the heat and allow to cool for 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the Muuna cottage cheese and top with fresh basil and toasted walnuts.
Enjoy immediately.