Description
Enjoy a delightful Cottage Cheese Alfredo (High Protein Pasta) that’s both rich in flavor and simple to prepare. With creamy cottage cheese and Parmesan, this dish is perfect for a quick, healthy dinner full of comfort!
Ingredients
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- 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
- Boil a large pot of salted water over medium-high heat. Cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente, reserving ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds.
- Transfer the garlic butter to a blender. Add cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, and milk. Blend until smooth and creamy, around 1-2 minutes.
- Return the sauce to the skillet. Heat over medium-low, stirring until warmed and slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed, then season with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked fettuccine to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Serve warm with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, you can use low-fat cottage cheese.
Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli or spinach for added nutrition.
This dish pairs well with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg