Cottage Cheese Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
This Cottage Cheese Fettuccine Alfredo is a creamy, lighter twist on the classic Alfredo pasta, using cottage cheese to create a smooth and rich sauce that’s both satisfying and nutritious. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a perfect quick and easy meal for four, combining a cheesy, garlicky sauce with tender fettuccine pasta, garnished with fresh parsley and parmesan.
- 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, 2%, or 4%)
- 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 preferred)
- Salt to taste
Garnish
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Begin by cooking the fettuccine pasta to al dente according to the package directions. Make sure to add salt to the boiling water to season the pasta well.
- Prepare Garlic and Butter: Place the minced garlic and butter in a small bowl and gently microwave for 30-45 seconds. Heat for an additional 30 seconds or until the butter is fully melted and bubbly. Alternatively, you may sauté the garlic in butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Blend the Sauce: In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, the melted garlic and butter, grated parmesan, chilled milk, and ground black pepper. Blend for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is perfectly smooth and creamy.
- Season the Sauce: Taste the cottage cheese Alfredo sauce and add salt if needed to enhance the flavors.
- Drain and Rest Pasta: When pasta is cooked, drain it well and allow it to sit for 5 minutes to cool slightly and prevent overcooking.
- Toss Pasta with Sauce: Pour the Alfredo sauce over the warm pasta and mix thoroughly to evenly coat all the noodles.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the pasta with sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the dish generously with extra grated parmesan and freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy your creamy Cottage Cheese Fettuccine Alfredo!
Notes
- Use nonfat, 2%, or 4% cottage cheese according to your preference for creaminess and fat content.
- Unsweetened almond milk keeps the sauce lighter but any milk can be substituted.
- You can use a blender or food processor to achieve a smooth sauce consistency.
- If you prefer, sauté garlic in butter instead of microwaving for enhanced flavor.
- This recipe can be adapted with other pasta shapes if fettuccine is unavailable.
- To make it vegetarian, ensure the parmesan cheese is vegetarian-friendly or substitute with a vegan parmesan alternative.