Prep Time:
35
Cook Time:
20
Total Time:
35
This creamy Cottage Cheese & White Bean Alfredo is a protein-packed twist on classic Alfredo sauce. Tender High Plains Great Northern Beans blend with cottage cheese, Parmesan, garlic, and milk to create a smooth, comforting pasta sauce that feels rich without being heavy.
Ingredients:
1½ cups cooked High Plains Great Northern Beans
12 ounces pasta of choice
1 cup cottage cheese
½ cup milk, plus more as needed
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ cup reserved pasta water, as needed
Fresh parsley, for garnish
How-To:
Cook pasta according to package directions, reserving ¼ cup pasta water before draining.
In a blender, combine cooked Great Northern beans, cottage cheese, milk, Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
In a large skillet, warm olive oil or butter over medium heat.
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Pour the blended sauce into the skillet and warm gently.
Add cooked pasta and toss to coat.
Add reserved pasta water or extra milk as needed to loosen the sauce.
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Serve warm with parsley and extra Parmesan, if desired.
