Cottage Cheese Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta Recipe | Sundus Khan

cottage cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Ricotta provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option with a cheesy flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

fettuccine

🥗Healthier: whole wheat fettuccine

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat adds fiber, while spaghetti is often less expensive.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente.

In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Mix in cottage cheese and stir until smooth, about 3-4 minutes.

Add grated parmesan cheese and stir until melted.

Season with black pepper, salt, and a pinch of nutmeg.

Drain the fettuccine and reserve some pasta water.

Combine fettuccine with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired creaminess.

Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley and additional parmesan if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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