Bangin’ Blender Alfredo with Cottage Cheese Recipe
This Bangin’ Blender Alfredo with Cottage Cheese offers a creamy, healthier twist on classic Alfredo sauce. Made by blending low-fat cottage cheese with Parmesan, milk, and seasonings, this sauce is silky smooth and packed with protein, perfect for tossing with whole grain linguine for a delicious and nutritious pasta dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese (e.g., Good Culture)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Pasta & Garnish
- 1 pound whole grain linguine (or any pasta you prefer)
- 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
- Red chili flakes (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: Add cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, milk, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy to create the Alfredo sauce.
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the whole grain linguine and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Drain and combine: Drain the pasta thoroughly and return it to the hot pot placed on the lowest heat setting available on the stovetop. Keep the heat very low to prevent burning while you add the creamy Alfredo sauce over the pasta noodles.
- Toss and warm through: Gently toss the pasta and sauce together on low heat, stirring continuously until the sauce is warmed through and evenly coats the linguine.
- Garnish and serve: Transfer the sauced pasta to a serving bowl. Top with freshly chopped basil, extra grated Parmesan cheese, and red chili flakes if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use a high-speed blender or food processor to ensure the sauce is perfectly smooth.
- Be sure to keep the heat very low when combining pasta and sauce to avoid curdling or burning the cottage cheese sauce.
- Whole grain linguine adds fiber and nutrients, but any favorite pasta shape works well.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper, depending on the saltiness of the Parmesan cheese used.
- Optional chili flakes add a subtle heat that complements the creamy sauce.
Keywords: Alfredo sauce, cottage cheese pasta, healthy pasta recipe, blender sauce, creamy pasta, whole grain linguine, low-fat Alfredo
