The Ultimate Healthy Creamy Goodness
Ready to upgrade your pasta game with a guilt-free twist? Introducing the creamy cottage cheese Alfredo pasta that’s about to become your new obsession. This dish delivers everything you love about traditional Alfredo—rich, velvety sauce, and all—without any of the heaviness.
Let’s talk about the secret sauce: cottage cheese. It’s the key to achieving that luxurious, creamy texture while keeping things light and macro-friendly. You get all the flavor of a classic Alfredo, but with a boost of protein that makes this creamy pasta a satisfying, healthy choice.
The best part? This cottage cheese Alfredo pasta couldn’t be easier to make. Just blend up the ingredients for a smooth and dreamy cottage cheese Alfredo sauce, toss it with your favorite pasta and some steamed broccoli, and voilà—a comfort meal that’s both nourishing and delicious.
If you’ve ever loved indulging in a rich pasta dish, but wished for a healthier option, this is it. It’s the perfect dish to enjoy on a cozy night in, with all the creamy goodness you crave, but none of the guilt. And the best part? It’s so simple to prepare. You can have this blender Alfredo on the table in no time, making it the ideal meal for busy weeknights or when you’re craving something comforting and nutritious.
Whether you’re cooking for yourself, sharing with a loved one, or serving up a family favorite, this creamy cottage cheese Alfredo pasta is guaranteed to impress. Get ready to savor every bite—healthy eating has never tasted this good.
Macros Per Serving
459 Cal | 53g Carbs | 9.5g Fat | 39g Protein
Recipe Card
Creamy Cottage Cheese Alfredo Pasta
Ingredients
- 168 g Cascatelli Artisan Pasta (Trader Joe’s)
- 278 g Broccoli Florets
Sauce:
- 330 g Low Fat Cottage Cheese (Good Culture)
- 100 g Freshly Shaved Parmesan (BelGioioso)
- 120 ml Lactose Free Fat Free Milk (H-E-B)
- Salt & Pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder & Italian Seasoning
- Pasta Reserve (to thin as needed)
Instructions
- Boil your pasta al dente according to package instructions.168 g (3 cups) Cascatelli Artisan Pasta
- Steam your broccoli in the microwave in a bowl filled with water for roughly 2-3 minutes.278 g (3 cups) Broccoli Florets
Sauce:
- In a blender, blend together all the sauce ingredients (leave the pasta water out until the end).330 g (1.5 cups) Low Fat Cottage Cheese, 100 g (1 cups) Freshly Shaved Parmesan, 120 ml (0.5 cups) Lactose Free Fat Free Milk, Salt & Pepper, 1 tsp Garlic Powder & Italian Seasoning
- In a large pan, add in your sauce on low heat and bring it up to a simmer.
- Keep mixing it and then add in your boiled pasta and steamed broccoli. Toss and coat it all evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add in some pasta reserve.Pasta Reserve
- Serve into three equal portions and top with more shaved Parmesan and crushed red pepper.
- If desired, you can split into 4 servings for smaller meals that are lower in calories and still 29g per serving.
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Nutrition Information
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe.
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