Description
Experience the delightful Cottage Cheese Alfredo, a creamy and wholesome pasta dish made with cottage cheese, Parmesan, and garlic. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal or an elegant dinner that’s sure to impress!
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
- ½ cup pasta water
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Extra grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water until just past al dente.
- Blend cottage cheese, Parmesan, half and half, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the sauce into a skillet over medium heat, stirring gently until warm.
- Combine the cooked linguine with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water to achieve creamy consistency.
- Serve garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
For a lighter option, use low-fat cottage cheese.
Add sautéed veggies or proteins for a more filling dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg