Creamy Cottage Cheese Alfredo Pasta

This is a lighter take on Alfredo that still feels rich. Cottage cheese blends into a smooth sauce that coats the pasta without turning heavy. If you liked meals like this creamy pasta bake or even something bold like marry me shrimp pasta, this sits right in that same comfort zone.

Ingredients

• 250g pasta (fettuccine or any shape you prefer)
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
• Salt and black pepper, as needed
• A pinch of chili flakes (optional)
• Fresh parsley, chopped

Method

Step 1
Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Save some pasta water before draining.

Step 2
Blend cottage cheese with parmesan, garlic, and a splash of pasta water until smooth.

Step 3
Melt butter in a pan over low heat, then pour in the blended sauce.

Step 4
Add cooked pasta and toss well. Use extra pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.

Step 5
Season to taste, finish with parsley and chili flakes, then serve immediately.

Nutritional Breakdown (Approximate, per serving)

Total servings: 4

• Calories: ~410 kcal
• Protein: ~23 g
• Carbohydrates: ~48 g
• Fat: ~14 g
• Fiber: ~2 g