This Cottage Cheese Alfredo Pasta is creamy, comforting, and surprisingly easy to make. Blending cottage cheese into the sauce gives it a smooth texture and keeps it more budget friendly than a traditional Alfredo. It’s a simple dinner that feels cozy without needing a long list of ingredients.
Cottage Cheese Alfredo Pasta
Description
This cottage cheese Alfredo pasta is a creamy, affordable twist on classic Alfredo sauce made with pantry ingredients. A quick and easy weeknight dinner idea.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
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In a blender, combine cottage cheese, milk, parmesan, and garlic. Blend until smooth.
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In a skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
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Pour in the blended sauce and stir until warmed through.
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Add cooked pasta and toss to coat.
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Stir in a little pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
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Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.
Note
You can add cooked chicken or broccoli if you want to bulk it up. This is a good recipe for a simple meatless dinner too.
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