Creamy Cottage Cheese Alfredo Pasta
Cottage Cheese Alfredo: whip up this lighter, protein-packed pasta sauce in under 20 minutes. A healthier twist on a classic, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fettuccine (or long pasta, pasta water reserved)
- 1 ½ cups cottage cheese (full fat is best)
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (more for serving)
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- chopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, onion powder, and nutmeg. Blend until smooth and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Add the blended cottage cheese sauce to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring constantly for 2 to 3 minutes or until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to combine. Stir in reserved pasta water gradually to reach your desired consistency. You may not need all of it.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and extra shredded Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.