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Cottage Cheese Alfredo Pasta Bake Recipe

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A creamy and comforting Cottage Cheese Alfredo Pasta Bake featuring tender penne pasta blended with a smooth cottage cheese and Parmesan sauce, baked to perfection with a golden, bubbly top and garnished with fresh parsley.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 12 oz penne pasta

Sauce

  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish

  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Cook Pasta: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, taking care not to burn it.
  3. Prepare Sauce: In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, milk, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  4. Heat Sauce: Pour the blended sauce into the skillet with the sautéed garlic and gently heat through over medium heat, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking.
  5. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss the cooked penne pasta in the skillet to thoroughly coat it with the Alfredo sauce. Then transfer everything into a greased baking dish.
  6. Bake: Place the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the pasta bake is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Remove the bake from the oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for color and freshness, then serve hot.

Notes

  • You can substitute penne pasta with other pasta shapes like rigatoni or fusilli for variation.
  • For a richer sauce, use whole milk or add a splash of cream.
  • To enhance flavor, consider adding cooked chicken or sautéed mushrooms before baking.
  • Make sure not to overcook the pasta during boiling, as it will continue to cook in the oven.
  • Use fresh garlic for the best aroma and taste.

Keywords: cottage cheese pasta bake, alfredo pasta bake, creamy penne bake, vegetarian pasta recipe, baked pasta with cheese sauce

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