Cottage Cheese Alfredo Pasta
Add a light twist to traditional alfredo with this dish! It delivers a rich, creamy flavor that satisfies cravings, while the added protein from the cottage cheese will help you stay full for longer.
4 Serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 (16 oz.) pkg. Schnucks fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed
- 1 cup Schnucks low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup Schnucks 2% milk
- 2 tbsp. Schnucks grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp. Schnucks olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli in last 2 minutes of cooking. Reserving 1/2 cup pasta water, drain and cover with foil to keep warm.
- In a blender, add cottage cheese, milk and Parmesan. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low. Add cottage cheese mixture; cook, stirring, about 3 minutes. If sauce needs to be thinned, add 1 tablespoon of reserved pasta water as needed to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Stir in pasta-broccoli mixture; toss to coat. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
559 Calories Per ServingFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 360mgCarbohydrates: 92gFiber: 5gSugars: 9gProtein: 25gActual nutritional values may vary depending on specific ingredients used and/or modifications to the recipe