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Cottage Cheese Alfredo Pasta Bake Delivers 7 Irresistible Creamy Comfort You’ll Love.

  • Author: RyderJameson
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Cottage Cheese Alfredo Pasta Bake starts with creamy cottage cheese blended into a velvety Alfredo-style sauce, delivering high protein and comforting flavor. This bake is easy on weeknights, yet indulgent—pasta shells coated with rich, cheesy sauce and finished with a bubbly, golden top. Ideal for meal prep, fall dinners, and family gatherings, it’s a cozy, satisfying dish the whole table will love, reheats beautifully, and freezes well.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Salt, to taste
  • Optional: chopped parsley or basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a blender, blend cottage cheese and milk until completely smooth.
  4. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in the blended cottage cheese mixture and heat gently.
  6. Stir in garlic powder, pepper, salt, Parmesan cheese, and half of the mozzarella until creamy.
  7. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and mix until fully coated.
  8. Transfer pasta to the prepared baking dish and top with remaining mozzarella.
  9. Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
  10. Remove from oven, garnish with parsley or basil if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

  • You can use part-skim cottage cheese for a lighter version.
  • Swap mozzarella with a blend of cheeses if desired.
  • Make ahead: assemble, refrigerate up to 1 day, then bake longer if needed.
  • Leftovers reheat well in microwave or oven.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley or basil for color.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
  • Calories: Approximately 430 kcal
  • Sugar: Approximately 4-6 g
  • Sodium: Approximately 350 mg
  • Fat: Approximately 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: Approximately 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: Approximately 60 g
  • Fiber: Approximately 2 g
  • Protein: Approximately 20 g
  • Cholesterol: Approximately 60 mg

Keywords: Cottage Cheese Alfredo Pasta Bake, creamy pasta bake, cottage cheese sauce, Alfredo with cottage cheese, easy weeknight dinner, cheesy pasta bake, baked pasta, comfort food, family dinner, meal prep

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