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Cottage-Cheese-Alfredo-High-Protein-Pasta-Recipe

Cottage Cheese Alfredo (High Protein Pasta)

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  • Author: Peter
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Pasta
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

This Cottage Cheese Alfredo is a delightful, high-protein twist on a classic dish. With its creamy sauce and quick prep time, it’s perfect for a healthy and tasty dinner that’s sure to impress!

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

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente according to package directions, which is about 2-3 minutes for fresh pasta or 8-10 minutes for dried pasta. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set the pasta aside.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it becomes bubbly, about 1 minute. Add the garlic and sauté it until fragrant, being careful not to burn it, around 30-60 seconds.
  3. Transfer the garlic butter mixture to a blender. Add the cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, and milk. Blend everything until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, usually about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Pour the blended sauce back into the skillet. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until warmed through and slightly thickened, approximately 3-5 minutes. If needed, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to adjust the consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss until it is evenly coated in the creamy cottage cheese Alfredo sauce. Serve warm with additional parmesan if desired.

Notes

For an extra kick, try adding some red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Feel free to substitute the fettuccine with your choice of pasta, like penne or spaghetti.
This dish pairs well with a simple green salad and crusty bread.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

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