Description
This Easy, Healthy Cottage Cheese Alfredo is a creamy, protein-packed dream! A guilt-free twist on classic Alfredo sauce, made with cottage cheese for extra protein and lower calories. Perfect for quick dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- ½ cup milk (or unsweetened almond milk for a lighter option)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional, for depth of flavor)
- 8 oz pasta of choice (fettuccine, penne, or chickpea pasta for extra protein)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine cottage cheese and milk. Warm over medium heat until smooth, avoiding boiling.
- Blend the mixture until silky using a blender or immersion blender.
- In a separate pan, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour blended cottage cheese mixture into the pan with garlic. Stir in Parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Cook on low heat until warmed through, then toss with cooked pasta and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add 1-2 tbsp Greek yogurt.
- Use whole wheat or protein pasta for a fiber boost.
- If the sauce thickens too much, thin it with a splash of pasta water.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup pasta with sauce
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: healthy alfredo, cottage cheese alfredo, protein pasta, easy dinner recipe, creamy pasta sauce, low-calorie alfredo, high-protein meal