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Cottage Cheese Alfredo

Course: Pasta
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 246kcal
Author: Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju
My creamy cottage cheese alfredo sauce is rich, silky, and ready in 15 minutes—a lighter, faster twist on classic fettuccine alfredo.
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 16 oz pasta fettucine
  • 1½ cups whole milk see notes
  • 1 cup cottage cheese whole milksee notes
  • 1½ tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup parmesan substitute pecorino, extra for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, following package directions. Reserve ½ to 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine milk, cottage cheese, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Parmesan. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down sides as needed.
  • Pour the blended sauce into a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in dried basil and oregano. Simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened slightly, about 3–5 minutes. Don’t let it boil.
  • Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until evenly coated. Simmer together for 1–2 minutes. If needed, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time to loosen the sauce.
  • Divide pasta, garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.

Notes

  • Use fettuccine, tagliatelle, or any wide pasta that holds creamy sauces well.
  • For a richer finish, stir in a tablespoon of butter after the sauce thickens.
  • Blend thoroughly — a high-speed blender gives the smoothest results, especially with cottage cheese.
  • Skip pre-grated cheese and grate parmesan fresh if possible, for the best melt and texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 1430mg | Potassium: 571mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 919IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 483mg | Iron: 2mg