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A bowl of creamy high-protein cottage cheese alfredo pasta topped with fresh herbs.
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Cottage Cheese Alfredo

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 385kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups low -fat cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/2 cup low -sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 12 ounces high -protein lentil or chickpea pasta

Instructions

  • Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the high-protein pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  • While pasta cooks, place cottage cheese, grated Parmesan, and chicken broth into a high-speed blender.
  • Process the mixture on high until the texture is completely smooth and aerated.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat and add minced garlic, sautéing for 60 seconds until fragrant.
  • Lower the heat to the lowest setting and pour the blended sauce into the skillet.
  • Season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg, stirring continuously for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through. Do not allow the sauce to boil to prevent protein separation.
  • Drain the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
  • Toss the pasta directly into the skillet with the sauce, adding reserved water if needed to reach desired consistency.