Description
Creamy Alfredo sauce with cottage cheese—rich, tangy, and lighter than classic recipes. Perfect for quick, comforting weeknight pasta dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Cottage Cheese Base
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese (4%)
Cheese & Flavorings
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2–3 cloves garlic, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Liquids
- 1/4–1/2 cup unsweetened milk (or water, as needed to thin)
Optional Additions
- Pinch of nutmeg or Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare Blender or Food Processor: Assemble a high-speed blender or food processor. Add the cottage cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic (or garlic powder), salt, and pepper to the bowl.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend the mixture on high until completely smooth and silky, scraping down the sides as necessary to make sure everything is incorporated. This should take about 1–2 minutes, depending on your appliance.
- Adjust Consistency: If the sauce is thicker than you’d like, gradually add milk (or water), blending after each addition, until the desired consistency is reached. The goal is a creamy, pourable sauce.
- Taste and Season: Taste the sauce, adjusting the salt and pepper as needed. For extra flavor, stir in a pinch of nutmeg or Italian seasoning if desired.
- Warm Before Serving (Optional): If serving with hot pasta or vegetables, transfer the sauce to a small saucepan and warm gently over low heat (do not boil, as this may cause separation). Stir constantly until just heated through, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a high-speed blender for the smoothest, silkiest result.
- Do not boil the sauce; gentle warming keeps it creamy.
- Adjust the thickness with more or less milk or water, depending on how you plan to use it.
- For extra flavor, fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice can be added at the end.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and high in protein.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0–3 minutes
- Category: Sauces-condiments
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 35mg