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Cottage Cheese Alfredo Recipe

Cottage Cheese Alfredo Recipe
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This creamy Cottage Cheese Alfredo recipe offers a lighter and protein-packed twist on the classic Alfredo sauce, blending smooth cottage cheese with parmesan, garlic, and Italian seasoning for a rich yet nutritious pasta dish that’s quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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For the Alfredo Sauce

  • 1/2 cup milk (any kind)
  • 1 1/4 cups cottage cheese (Good Culture whole milk recommended, but any percentage works)
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking water (as needed)

For the Pasta

  • 12 ounces pasta of choice

Instructions

  1. Blend the base: In a high-speed blender, combine the milk and cottage cheese until completely smooth, forming the creamy base for your Alfredo sauce.
  2. Sauté the garlic: Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until aromatic, about 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn it.
  3. Combine and melt: Reduce the heat to low, pour in the blended cottage cheese mixture, then add the parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Stir gently to incorporate, allowing the parmesan to melt slowly without overheating to avoid curdling.
  4. Cook the pasta: Meanwhile, cook your pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and rinse under cool water to stop cooking.
  5. Toss pasta with sauce: Add the pasta to the sauce over low heat, tossing gently and adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach a smooth, creamy consistency. Heat just until warm to prevent the sauce from separating.

Notes

  • Use whole milk or a milk alternative for a creamier texture, but adjust seasoning accordingly.
  • Be cautious with heat to prevent the sauce from curdling or separating.
  • Reserving pasta water is key for adjusting sauce consistency and helping it cling to the pasta.
  • For added flavor, fresh herbs like basil or parsley can be sprinkled on top before serving.
  • The sauce pairs well with any pasta shape, but fettuccine or linguine are traditional Alfredo choices.

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Keywords: Cottage Cheese Alfredo, Creamy Pasta Sauce, Healthy Alfredo, Quick Alfredo Sauce, Cottage Cheese Pasta

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