Cottage Cheese Alfredo
This Cottage Cheese Alfredo allows you to enjoy creamy alfredo without the guilt! It's rich, flavorful, and packed with protein for a lighter twist on the classic. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for any day of the week!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fettuccini
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- salt and pepper
- parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Boil fettuccini in salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Add cottage cheese and chicken broth to a blender or food processor.Blend for 30-60 seconds or until smooth and lump free, set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.Add in garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
- Pour the cottage cheese sauce in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes stirring often to heat the sauce through.
- Once hot and thickened remove from the heat and stir in parmesan cheese.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat the pasta in the sauce.Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 407kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 652mgPotassium: 276mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 281IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 262mgIron: 1mg