Cottage Cheese Alfredo Pasta

Cottage cheese Alfredo pasta blends cottage cheese, Parmesan, and garlic into a creamy stovetop sauce for an easy vegetarian dinner in about 25 minutes.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 15 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 12 oz pasta
• 1.5 cups cottage cheese
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 cup pasta water
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon salt

Cooking instructions

1. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta. (about 12 min)
2. Blend the cottage cheese, Parmesan, garlic, black pepper, and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water until smooth and creamy. (about 2 min)
3. Return the hot pasta to the pot over low heat. Pour in the cottage cheese sauce and remaining 1/4 cup pasta water, then toss continuously for 1 to 2 minutes until creamy and warmed through. (about 2 min)
4. Serve immediately with additional black pepper if desired.