Description
This Cottage Cheese Alfredo combines creamy texture with rich flavors and simple prep, making it a perfect dish for quick dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cottage cheese (4% fat)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup half and half
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound linguine
- 1/2 cup pasta water
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup extra grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water until tender, then drain.
- Blend cottage cheese, Parmesan, half and half, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Heat the blended sauce in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through but not boiling.
- Combine drained pasta with heated sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
For creamier results, use fresh cottage cheese and blend until silky smooth.
Save leftover sauce in the fridge for up to three days, or freeze for longer storage.
Adjust the seasoning of the sauce to match your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg