Description
Indulge in a lighter, healthier twist on the classic Italian favorite with this Cottage Cheese Alfredo recipe. Rich, creamy, and packed with protein, this dish satisfies your pasta cravings without the guilt. Made in under 30 minutes and featuring just ten simple ingredients, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. The smooth texture of cottage cheese combined with aromatic herbs creates a deliciously comforting sauce that clings perfectly to your favorite pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full fat / whole milk)
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp basil
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions; set aside.
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, whole milk, parmesan cheese, cornstarch, garlic powder, basil, and oregano. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the blended mixture into a large pan over low heat; warm for about 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce; toss to combine and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan and fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 40mg