High-Protein Cottage Cheese Alfredo Pasta
An easy cottage cheese alfredo recipe with fettuccine or linguine, cottage cheese, designed for a satisfying protein-forward meal with straightforward prep.
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg optional
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
- Blend cottage cheese, Parmesan, milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg until silky smooth.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat and cook garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add the blended sauce and warm gently without boiling.
- Toss in drained pasta, loosening with reserved pasta water until glossy and creamy.
- Finish with parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
Cooking times can vary by equipment and ingredient size. Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands, and portion sizes.