Description
This Cottage Cheese Alfredo is a delightful blend of creamy comfort and simplicity with pantry staples like cottage cheese, Parmesan, and linguine. It’s wonderfully quick to prepare, making it the ideal choice for busy weeknights or a cozy dinner. Let its irresistible flavor and smooth texture bring joy to your meal.
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
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta in salted water until al dente.
- Blend the Alfredo Sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Warm the Sauce in a skillet over medium heat.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce, adding reserved pasta water for creaminess.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute half and half with whole milk.
Blend cottage cheese at room temperature for a smoother texture.
Use your favorite pasta shape if linguine isn’t available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
