I've been wanting to try making more vegetarian meals, and it so happens that husband also has an ailment that basically requires him to now be vegetarian (he is very sad about this!), so we're taking the plunge - and this was one meal that everyone liked!
Originally, I planned to make this after accidentally buying cottage cheese instead of ricotta, but it was a pleasant surprise as it packs more protein into the dish, and I think made it taste better.
cottage cheese alfredo
makes 8 servings
1 cup milk
1/2 cup cottage cheese (I def had more and used closer to 1 cup)
1 tbsp corn starch
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
dried basil, to taste
dried oregano, to taste
fresh chopped parsley, optional
Put all ingredients except basil, oregano and parsley into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
Pour mixture into a small saucepan and add basil and oregano. Cook over medium-low heat until heated through and smooth. Add more basil, oregano, salt, or pepper to taste.
Let cook on low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cooked pasta (we served ours with some spinach mozzarella ravioli) right before serving and let soak in for a couple minutes. Top with meat or veggies as desired; garnish with fresh chopped parsley, optional. Serve immediately.
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