Description
A creamy and delicious twist on traditional Alfredo pasta, featuring cottage cheese for a healthier option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and milk; blend until smooth.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; add the shredded chicken and cook until heated through.
- Pour the cottage cheese mixture into the skillet with the chicken; stir to combine.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet; toss to coat the pasta in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the chicken.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding more milk if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese, Alfredo, Chicken, Pasta, Healthy Recipe