How to make a Hungarian dish at home: Recipe for Túrós Tészta (Pasta with Cottage Cheese)

cottage cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Ricotta offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with less fat.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats and flavor.

Cook the pasta according to package instructions.

Cut several pieces of bacon into tiny pieces and cook it on the stovetop until crunchy.

When the pasta is cooked, pour it in with the bacon.

Prepare the sauce by mixing 8 to 9 ounces of cottage cheese, 3 tablespoons of sour cream, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic from one clove together.

Mix the sauce in with the pasta and bacon.

Serve and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens