Lighthearted Fettuccine Alfredo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb fettuccine or 1/2 lb spaghetti (I use gf pasta)
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup low-fat milk
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup fresh parsley or 1/2 cup basil, chopped

Preparation

In a large pot of boiling water, cook fettuccine until tender but firm; drain and return to saucepan.
Meanwhile, in a food processor, process cottage cheese until smooth.
Add Parmesan cheese, milk, egg, nutmeg, and pepper; blend until smooth.
Pour into saucepan with hot cooked pasta; cook over medium heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Sprinkle with parsley or basil.
Serve immediately.