Description
Savor the rich flavor of Cottage Cheese Alfredo, a simple yet delightful dish featuring pasta, garlic, and creamy cheese. Ideal for a quick dinner or a healthy meal, this recipe ensures comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces fettuccine pasta (or your favorite pasta)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1/2 cup milk
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 2-3 minutes for fresh pasta or 8-10 minutes for dried. Reserve ½ cup of water, then drain and set pasta aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbly, about 1 minute. Saute the garlic until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds.
- Transfer the garlic butter to a blender. Add cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, and milk, and blend until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour the blended sauce back into the skillet. Heat over medium-low, stirring until warmed through and slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine in the creamy cottage cheese alfredo sauce until evenly coated. Serve warm with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use fresh pasta for a quicker cook time and a more tender bite.
Feel free to add vegetables like peas or spinach for extra nutrition and flavor.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
