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Alfredo made with cottage cheese served over whole grain linguine on a plate with a fork.
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Bangin' Blender Alfredo with Cottage Cheese

Let's get dinner on the table fast! This protein-packed, creamy alfredo pasta sauce made with cottage cheese is a quick, no-cook recipe made right in the blender. It's a huge time saver and a healthy, delicious, weeknight-friendly meal that delivers over 25 grams of protein per serving.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: sauce + seasoning + condiments
Cuisine: American, Italian
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 6 servings (3 cups total)
Calories: 413kcal
Author: Dani Spies

Ingredients

  • 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese, (I love Good Culture)
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound whole grain linguine (or any pasta you prefer)
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil chopped
  • grated Parmesan cheese and red chili flakes optional for serving

Instructions

  • Add cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, milk, garlic, salt and pepper to a high speed blender or food processor and process until smooth to create a creamy sauce.
    cottage cheese Alfredo blended in the blender.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, according to package directions.*
    Boiling pasta in a pot with water.
  • Drain the pasta and return the pasta to the hot pot over super-low heat on the stovetop. Keep the heat as low as it will go as you pour the creamy alfredo sauce over the pasta noodles.
    Adding Alfredo with cottage cheese to warm pasta noodles.
  • Toss the sauce with the pasta and continue to cook over low heat, stirring as you go, until warmed through.
    Tossing noodles with sauce in a large pot.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and top with fresh basil, Parmesan cheese and red chili flakes, if desired. Enjoy!
    Linguine with cottage cheese Alfredo sauce.

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Notes

    • Cooking the pasta: Whole grain, chickpea, and lentil pasta options tend to cook faster than the package suggests. Watch them closely and drain once they are al dente (this can take as little as 4 minutes, depending on brand).
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    • Storing leftover sauce: Store any leftover Alfredo sauce in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator. It will stay good for about 5 days. Give it a quick stir before serving.
    • Reheating: Use low heat to rewarm this on the stovetop and stir often for best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 813mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 312IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 277mg | Iron: 3mg