Cottage Cheese Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
A quick and creamy Cottage Cheese Fettuccine Alfredo recipe that uses cottage cheese and parmesan to create a smooth, delicious Alfredo sauce. This healthier twist on classic Alfredo combines simple ingredients for a comforting, protein-rich pasta dish ready in just 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Pasta
- 10 oz fettuccine pasta (or pasta of choice)
Sauce
- 1 cup cottage cheese (nonfat preferred, but 2% or 4% works too)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup milk (chilled, unsweetened almond milk used)
- Salt to taste
Garnish
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Begin by cooking the fettuccine pasta to al dente according to the package directions. Be sure to add salt to the boiling water to season the pasta.
- Prepare Garlic and Butter: Add the minced garlic and butter to a small bowl and microwave gently for 30-45 seconds. If needed, heat for another 30 seconds until butter is fully melted and bubbly. Alternatively, you can sauté the garlic in butter on the stovetop.
- Blend Sauce Ingredients: In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, melted garlic and butter, grated parmesan, milk, and ground black pepper. Blend for 1-2 minutes until the sauce is perfectly smooth and creamy.
- Season Sauce: Taste the Alfredo sauce and add salt as needed to balance the flavors.
- Drain Pasta: Once the pasta is cooked, drain well and let it sit for about 5 minutes to cool slightly.
- Toss Pasta and Sauce: Pour the smooth Alfredo sauce over the pasta and mix thoroughly to coat every strand.
- Adjust Seasonings: Taste the pasta with sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary for salt or pepper.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with extra grated parmesan and fresh parsley leaves before serving. Enjoy this creamy, healthier version of Fettuccine Alfredo!
Notes
- You can sauté garlic in butter instead of microwaving for enhanced flavor.
- Using chilled milk helps achieve a smoother sauce texture when blending.
- Nonfat cottage cheese lowers fat content, but 2% or 4% can be used for creamier sauce.
- Leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
- Feel free to substitute almond milk with cow’s milk or other plant-based milks as preferred.
