Description
A creamy, high-protein twist on classic Alfredo sauce made with blended cottage cheese for a rich, velvety texture—lighter, healthier, and easy to make in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup milk (or more as needed for consistency)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional, for added depth)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
- 8 ounces fettuccine or preferred pasta
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Blend the Sauce
- In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and Italian seasoning.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Add more milk if needed for consistency.
- Sauté Garlic
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant but not browned.
- Combine and Heat
- Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture into the skillet.
- Stir continuously over medium-low heat until warmed through (about 2-3 minutes). Avoid boiling to prevent curdling.
- If the sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is reached.
- Toss with Pasta
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
- Let it cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to absorb the sauce.
- Serve and Garnish
- Divide into plates and top with additional Parmesan cheese, freshly ground black pepper, and chopped parsley if desired.
- Enjoy immediately while warm.
Notes
- Add Protein: Mix in grilled chicken, shrimp, or sautéed mushrooms.
- Dairy-Free Option: Use plant-based cottage cheese and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan; swap almond or oat milk for regular milk.
- Spicy Kick: Add red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Extra Veggies: Stir in spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or roasted red peppers.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: pasta ,Healthy Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: italian inspired
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Alfredo, High-Protein Alfredo, Healthy Pasta Sauce, Low-Fat Alfredo, Easy Alfredo Recipe