Forget the guilt-heavy Alfredo and ultra-processed jarred sauces. This pasta is creamy, cheesy, and comforting — but loaded with protein, easy on the calories, and made with ingredients your gut will actually thank you for.
The secret sauce? Blended cottage cheese + garlic + a splash of pasta water = a silky protein-rich sauce that tastes like it came from a fancy café. No cream, no flour, no drama.
🍴 What You’ll Need (Serves 2)
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200g pasta of choice (chickpea, whole wheat, or protein pasta recommended)
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1 cup cottage cheese (use full-fat for extra creaminess)
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1 clove garlic (roasted or raw, depending on preference)
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2 tbsp parmesan cheese
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1–2 tbsp pasta water (to thin the sauce)
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Optional: chili flakes, lemon zest, basil
👩🍳 How to Make It
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Cook your pasta until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
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In a blender, mix cottage cheese, garlic, parmesan, and a splash of pasta water until silky smooth.
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Pour the sauce back into the warm pot. Add the drained pasta and toss to coat. Add a little more pasta water if needed for that glossy finish.
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Season with salt, pepper, chili flakes, or lemon zest.
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Serve hot, top with fresh herbs and extra parmesan for that café finish.
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💡 Add Protein, If You Want More:
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Grilled chicken or shrimp
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Crumbled tofu or tempeh
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A fried egg on top
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Vegan sausage or chickpeas for plant-based option
🔥 Why Everyone Loves It
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Takes 15 mins, tops
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Creamy texture without butter or cream
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30g+ protein per serving
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Kid-friendly, adult-approved, fitness-trainer endorsed
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Looks 🔥 on camera = perfect content piece
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