Cottage Cheese Fettuccine Alfredo
This Cottage Cheese Fettuccine Alfredo is a creamy, protein-packed twist on the classic dish, swapping heavy cream for blended cottage cheese to create a smooth and rich sauce. With garlic, butter, Parmesan, and black pepper, it delivers all the comforting flavors of traditional Alfredo while being lighter and nutritious. Perfect for a quick and easy meal, this recipe is both indulgent and satisfying without the heaviness of traditional cream-based sauces!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 395kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 10 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated (plus extra for garnish)
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ cup milk
- salt to taste
- fresh parsley optional to garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, add the cottage cheese. In another small bowl, add the minced garlic and butter. Microwave both bowls for about 30-45 seconds. Then heat the garlic and butter an extra 30 seconds, until the butter is fully melted and bubbly. Alternatively, you can sauté the garlic in butter in a pan.
- Add the cottage cheese, garlic and butter, grated parmesan, milk, and ground black pepper to a blender. Blend for 1-2 minutes until perfectly smooth. Salt sauce to taste.
- When the pasta is cooked, drain it and allow it to sit for 5 minutes to cool a little.
- Pour the Alfredo sauce over the pasta and mix well. Garnish with extra grated parmesan and fresh parsley, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 304IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 1mg