Cottage Cheese Alfredo (Printable)

Rich, creamy Alfredo with blended cottage cheese offers a lighter, high-protein sauce for pasta.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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; blend on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes until completely smooth and creamy.
02 - Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, then add minced garlic and sauté for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant, avoiding browning.
03 - Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture into the saucepan; stir in grated Parmesan, black pepper, salt, and nutmeg if using.
04 - Cook gently, stirring constantly, for about 2 to 3 minutes until warmed through and slightly thickened, taking care not to boil.
05 - Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed to balance flavors.
06 - Toss sauce immediately with hot cooked pasta or use as a topping for vegetables or chicken.
07 - Optional: Sprinkle chopped parsley and additional grated Parmesan over the finished dish before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You get all the silky satisfaction of traditional Alfredo with way more protein and zero guilt
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat, making it perfect for those nights when takeout sounds tempting but you actually want to cook something real
  • The texture is incredibly smooth and nobody will ever guess the secret ingredient unless you tell them
02 -
  • Blending the cottage cheese until it is absolutely smooth is the difference between sauce and breakfast food, so do not rush this step
  • Never let the sauce boil or you will end up with separated, grainy dairy instead of that dreamy velvety texture
  • This sauce thickens quickly as it cools, so have your pasta ready before you start cooking
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, so pull the cottage cheese and milk out about twenty minutes before you start cooking
  • A high-speed blender gives the best results, but a regular blender works fine, just let it run longer and stop to scrape down the sides a few times
  • If you want extra richness without going full heavy cream, stir in a tablespoon of cream cheese or Greek yogurt right at the end
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