Dice the onions and peel and grate the carrots.
½ onion, 2 medium carrots
Peel the garlic.
2 cloves of garlic
In a medium saucepan, heat up the oil.
1 tbsp olive oil
Once hot, add the onions and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent, then add the grated carrots. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes.
Press in the garlic and cook until fragrant, then add the cauliflower and broccoli stems. Toss and cook for another 5 minutes.
2 cups cauliflower florets, 1 cup broccoli stems
Add the passata, herbs and salt and pepper. Stir, lower the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often to prevent burning.
688 ml passata, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp oregano, ½ tsp Italian seasoning, ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Carefully pour the contents of the pot into the jug of a high-powered blender. Add the cottage cheese and blend until smooth.
2 cup cottage cheese
Serve on your favourite noodle, tortellini or ravioli. Top with fresh basil, parmesan and hot pepper flakes for an added boost of flavour.