Cottage Cheese Alfredo (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta Base
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8 ounces of pasta
→ Sauce Ingredients
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1 tsp of cornstarch
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1 cup of full-fat or whole milk cottage cheese
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3/4 cup of milk (whole milk is best)
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 tsp dried oregano
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A pinch of salt, adjust to your liking
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1/2 tsp basil (dried)
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Black pepper as needed
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1 tsp garlic powder
# Instructions:
01 -
Cook the pasta the way it says on the package. Put it to the side when done.
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Place cottage cheese, milk, Parmesan, cornstarch, garlic powder, basil, and oregano into a blender. Blend it all until the mixture is silky.
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Pour the blended sauce into a big pan on low heat. Stir every once in a while and let it warm for about 5 minutes or until the temperature is just right for you.
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Toss the cooked pasta into the warm sauce. Stir it all around until everything's coated well. Taste and add salt or pepper if needed.
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Dish it up and dig in! Sprinkle some Parmesan, parsley, or a little extra black pepper on top if you want.
# Notes:
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Add some freshly chopped basil or parsley for extra yumminess.
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Feel free to tweak the spices. A bit more garlic or pepper can really kick things up.