Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce
Creamy, high-protein cottage cheese Alfredo made with simple ingredients and ready in just 20 minutes. Each serving packs 20g of protein for a lightened-up pasta night that still feels rich and comforting.
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 oz uncooked fettuccine noodles or pasta of choice
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice, plus more as needed
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil or butter
- Chopped parsley and/or extra parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve about ½ cup of the pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, add the cottage cheese, milk, parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and black pepper to a high-speed blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the blended sauce and whisk gently until warmed through, about 3–4 minutes. Don’t let the sauce boil as that can cause separation. If the sauce seems too thick, whisk in a splash of reserved pasta water or extra milk until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until everything is evenly coated and heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with chopped parsley, extra parmesan, and a crack of black pepper before serving.
Notes
- Storing: Let leftovers cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring often. Add a splash of milk or water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Make it low carb: Swap regular pasta for zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash noodles if you want a lighter, low-carb option.
- Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free pasta if needed. Banza chickpea pasta is a great choice and adds even more protein.
- Add-ins: Mix in cooked chicken, shrimp, or steamed broccoli for extra protein and flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 recipe (with pasta) | Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 458mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g