Cottage Cheese Alfredo Pasta
A comforting pasta dish featuring tender pasta coated in a creamy, rich cottage cheese and parmesan sauce. The finely chopped broccoli brings a vibrant green hue and a hint of crunch, balanced by the subtle garlic aroma and the warmth of olive oil. A touch of reserved pasta water melds everything into a smooth, velvety sauce that clings to each piece of pasta. Seasoned with a hint of salt and freshly cracked black pepper, the dish is then topped with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for brightness an
Servings
5
Calories
362
per serving
GLP-1 Friendly
✓
Ingredients
- 250 grams dry pasta
- 1/3 cup reserved pasta water
- 2 cups broccoli (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 500 grams cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/4 cup parsley
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1
Cook Pasta
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Cook pasta according to package instruction, reserving 1/3 cup of the pasta water for later. Steam broccoli until tender and immediately place in ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain & set aside.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
Combine olive oil, cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth.
- 3
Finish Pasta
Add cottage cheese sauce to a pan over low heat. Add reserved pasta water and stir to combine. Add cooked pasta and broccoli and stir until the pasta is fully coated in sauce.
- 4
Garnish and Enjoy
Garnish with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes. Enjoy!
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