Cottage cheese Alfredo Pasta

 (Creamy, Healthy & High Protein)

Yield: 4 servings

Nutrition per serving: 366 cal, 47g carbs, 27g protein, 7g fat

[Note: I use lower-carb noodles or pasta]

• 8 oz fettuccine noodles, or pasta of choice
• 1 (16-oz) container low-fat cottage cheese (2 cups)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
• 1/2 cup milk (2% used) or you can use 1/2 and 1/2 or even cashew milk
• 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
• Kosher salt, as needed
• Chopped fresh parsley
• Freshly ground black pepper

1. Cook the noodles to al dente.
2. 
   
3. In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, milk, parmesan cheese, garlic clove, and salt.
4. Blend until smooth and creamy
5. Place the mixture in a large sauté pan and add in the drained, warm noodles and mix together (if too thick, use a little pasta sauce to loosen)
6. Top with pepper, parsley, and extra cheese.