Imagine a warm, comforting bowl of pasta that’s creamy, rich, and utterly addictive. As a child, I spent summers at my grandparents’ Italian villa, where my Nonna would spend hours in the kitchen, whipping up delicious meals for our family. Her Creamy Alfredo Sauce was always the star of the show, and I would help her stir the pot until it thickened perfectly. To this day, that same feeling of happiness and satisfaction still comes over me whenever I taste it. If you’re a fellow Alfredo lover, you’ll adore our twist on this classic: Easy Cottage Cheese Alfredo Pasta. Related Recipe: Creamy Tomato Tortellini.
Recipe Courtesy of Our Kitchen
Easy Cottage Cheese Alfredo Pasta
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Ingredients
pasta of your choice
cottage cheese
grated Parmesan cheese
unsalted butter
all-purpose flour
nutmeg
garlic powder
salt
Directions
1
Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and then drain.
2
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until lightly toasted.
3
Slowly pour in cottage cheese, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes or until fully incorporated.
4
Stir in Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, garlic powder, and salt. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until cheese is fully melted and sauce is smooth. If desired, add some reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
5
Combine cooked pasta and Alfredo sauce in a large serving dish. Toss to coat pasta evenly, adding more pasta water if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
