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Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the chopped peppers and onion for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
Add the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic. Cook another 3 minutes, until the mushrooms release water and start to caramelize.
Add Cajun or blackening seasoning to the hot pan. Toast for 90 seconds to bloom the spices.
Stir in butter and let it melt into the vegetables. Remove the pan from the heat.
Add the drained pasta to the pan. Toss to coat in the buttery, spiced veggies.
Blend the cottage cheese with milk, half-and-half, or water until completely smooth.
Pour the blended cottage cheese over the pasta. Add freshly grated parmesan. Toss to coat.
Add splashes of reserved pasta water until the sauce becomes smooth and glossy and clings to the noodles.
Top with sliced scallions or chives. Serve warm, optionally crowned with sliced parmesan chicken tenders and extra parmesan.
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Pull the pan off the heat before adding the blended cottage cheese to prevent the sauce from splitting.
Reheat with a splash of milk or pasta water over low heat to maintain the sauce's texture.
Freezing is not recommended as cottage cheese sauces can become grainy.
Why should the pan be off the heat before adding cottage cheese?
If the pan is too hot, the proteins in the cottage cheese can seize, causing the sauce to split into curds and whey.
Can I freeze this dish?
Freezing is not recommended as cottage cheese sauces can become grainy.
How do I reheat leftovers?
Reheat with a splash of milk or pasta water over low heat to maintain the sauce's texture.
What can I use instead of Cajun seasoning?
Blackening seasoning can be used as an alternative to Cajun seasoning.
Is it necessary to use full-fat cottage cheese?
Full-fat cottage cheese is recommended for a creamier texture, but you can use low-fat if preferred.
