Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce (Printer-friendly)

A creamy cottage cheese blend creates a lighter Alfredo, perfect for pasta or veggies.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
02 - 1/2 cup whole milk
03 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Flavorings & Seasonings

04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
08 - Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg (optional)

→ Garnish (optional)

09 - Chopped fresh parsley
10 - Additional grated Parmesan cheese

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine cottage cheese and whole milk in a blender and process on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
02 - Melt unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, approximately 30 to 60 seconds without browning.
03 - Pour the blended cottage cheese and milk into the saucepan. Stir in grated Parmesan, black pepper, salt, and nutmeg if using.
04 - Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until warmed through and slightly thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes without boiling.
05 - Taste the sauce and add more salt or pepper as needed.
06 - Toss the sauce with hot, cooked pasta or use as a topping for vegetables or chicken.
07 - Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and extra grated Parmesan if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes decadently creamy while sneaking in serious protein that actually keeps you satisfied.
  • Ready in 15 minutes flat, which means you can make restaurant-quality pasta faster than ordering takeout.
  • The cottage cheese transforms completely in the blender, so even skeptics won't taste anything but silky luxury.
02 -
  • The blending step is non-negotiable—any lumps or gritty texture will ruin the whole sauce, so blend longer than you think necessary.
  • Heat management matters more than you'd expect because even a brief boil can break the sauce and make it grainy or separated.
03 -
  • Full-fat cottage cheese creates an even silkier sauce if richness is what you're after, though the low-fat version keeps the protein-to-calorie ratio unbeatable.
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon juice stirred in right before serving adds brightness that cuts through the richness and makes the flavors pop.
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