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White bowl filled with spaghetti mixed with Alfredo sauce, showing smooth and creamy texture.
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Cottage Cheese Alfredo

Cottage Cheese Alfredo is a creamy, protein-packed pasta made with blended cottage cheese, garlic, and parmesan - ready in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Diet: Halal
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 4 Servings
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces thin spaghetti or a high protein option
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 5-6 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 4 tbsp water

Instructions

  • Cook the 8 ounces thin spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
    Hand lifting a portion of cooked spaghetti out of a pot of boiling water using kitchen tongs.
  • In a blender, combine the 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese, 1/2 cup milk, and 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese. Blend until smooth.
    Cottage cheese, milk, and parmesan added to a blender, ready to be blended into a smooth sauce.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced 5-6 garlic cloves and sauté for a few minutes until fragrant, then pour in the blended cottage cheese mixture.
    Sauce streaming into the hot skillet, mixing with the garlic and olive oil to begin thickening.
  • In a small bowl or jug, whisk together the 2 tbsp cornstarch and 4 tbsp water until smooth. Pour the slurry into the sauce and stir well. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens. If you want your sauce to be extra creamy, you can blend it again for 15 seconds.
    Thick cottage cheese Alfredo sauce being poured from a measuring cup into a skillet with sautéed garlic.
  • Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce and toss until every strand is evenly coated. Taste and add some Kosher salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm and garnish with parmesan if you like!
    Hand stirring cooked spaghetti in a pan to evenly combine with the Alfredo sauce.

Notes

  • Any type of pasta works - use what you love or what’s in your pantry.
  • Unsweetened almond, oat, or dairy milk all work in place of regular milk.
  • Swap parmesan for pecorino romano or nutritional yeast if needed.
  • Garlic paste can be used instead of fresh garlic in a pinch.
  • Arrowroot or tapioca starch can be used in place of cornstarch.
  • If the sauce gets too thick, stir in a bit of pasta water or milk to loosen it.
  • For extra creaminess, blend the sauce again just before serving.
  • Add chicken, shrimp, or veggies like broccoli to make it a full meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 1161mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 193IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 219mg | Iron: 1mg