Healthy Cottage Cheese Alfredo
Indulge in a healthier take on comfort food with this Cottage Cheese Alfredo recipe! Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a quick weeknight meal, this dish features a rich and velvety sauce that’s not only creamy but also packed with protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full fat or whole milk)
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions and set aside.
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, whole milk, parmesan cheese, cornstarch, garlic powder, basil, and oregano. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a large pan over low heat and warm for about 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan or fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Find it online: https://quickglutenfree.com/cottage-cheese-alfredo/