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Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce (Spring Pasta Night)

A creamy and healthy twist on traditional Alfredo sauce made with cottage cheese, perfect for spring pasta dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Low-fat or regular
  • 1/2 cup Milk Whole or low-fat
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Ground
Pasta Ingredients
  • 12 ounces Pasta Fettuccine or your choice
  • 2 cups Fresh Vegetables Such as asparagus, peas, or spinach

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a blender, combine cottage cheese, milk, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  2. Transfer the sauce to a saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until warmed through.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked pasta and fresh vegetables to the sauce. Toss to combine and heat for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  2. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 18gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on seasonal availability. This sauce can also be used with different types of pasta or as a base for baked dishes.

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