Description
This cottage cheese Alfredo is silky, comforting, and surprisingly light, made with blended cottage cheese, Parmesan, and simple seasonings for a perfectly creamy sauce that clings to every strand of pasta.
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
- Fill a large pot with water and season it with salt. Bring the water to a boil, then add the linguine and cook according to the package directions.
- Add the cottage cheese, Parmesan, half and half, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the blended sauce into a skillet over medium heat. Stir gently as it warms until heated through and Parmesan is melted.
- Reserve about ½ cup of the pasta water, then drain the rest. Add the pasta to the warm sauce and toss until coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Add parsley and extra Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of water or half and half.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Blending and Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Alfredo, Creamy Pasta, Light Alfredo Sauce