Cottage Cheese Alfredo
Transform your pasta night with this lightened-up Alfredo, bursting with creamy texture and high-protein goodness. Made with cottage cheese, it's a delicious way to fuel your muscles or support weight loss without the heavy guilt. Quick, easy, and incredibly satisfying!
Preparation
1
Cook whole wheat pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 120ml (1/2 cup) of the pasta cooking water before draining. Drain the pasta and set aside.
2
While the pasta cooks, combine cottage cheese, skim milk, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta water or extra skim milk until desired consistency is reached.
3
Transfer the creamy sauce to a large pan or pot over medium-low heat. Stir frequently until heated through. Add the cooked and drained pasta to the sauce.
4
If using, stir in fresh spinach until it wilts, which should only take a minute or two. Toss everything together to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy sauce.
5
Serve immediately, garnished with an extra sprinkle of black pepper or nutritional yeast if desired.
Nutrational Values per serving
154
kcal
11g
protein
23g
carbs
2g
fat