Cottage Cheese Alfredo Pasta (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Pasta

01 - 8 ounces dry pasta of choice

→ Alfredo Sauce

02 - 1 cup whole milk cottage cheese
03 - 180 milliliters whole milk
04 - 60 grams shredded Parmesan cheese
05 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
08 - 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Black pepper, to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Prepare the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
02 - In a blender, combine cottage cheese, whole milk, shredded Parmesan cheese, cornstarch, garlic powder, dried basil, and dried oregano. Blend until a smooth and creamy consistency is reached.
03 - Pour the blended sauce into a large pan and warm over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until heated through.
04 - Add the drained pasta to the pan of Alfredo sauce. Toss thoroughly to coat the pasta evenly with sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
05 - Transfer to serving plates and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and freshly cracked black pepper if desired. Serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - Blending the sauce ingredients ensures a smooth, creamy texture without any curds from the cottage cheese.
02 - Opt for bronze-cut or high-protein pasta for added nutritional value and better sauce adherence.