Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce

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This Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce is a lighter take on the classic, with a smooth, creamy texture and rich flavor that doesn’t feel overly heavy. It coats pasta beautifully, offering the comfort of a traditional Alfredo with a cleaner, more modern edge.

There is something so comforting about a bowl of pasta lathered in creamy, cheesy Alfredo sauce. With this high protein Alfredo sauce recipe, you don’t have to sacrifice flavor to make your favorite comfort food a little healthier.

Ingredients for Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce

• Cottage Cheese – Full fat or 2% fat works best here. Fat free versions tend to be grainy and watery which won’t work well in the sauce.
• Milk – I use either 2% milk or half and half. You can use any milk you prefer but skim milk is going to result in a thinner sauce.

• Grated Parmesan Cheese – Freshly grated cheese is going to work best here.
• Butter – I prefer salted butter in this recipe but whatever you have on hand will work fine.
• Garlic Cloves
• Salt and Ground Black Pepper
• Nutmeg – This is optional but is part of the classic Alfredo sauce recipe.

Essential Items for This Recipe

• Blender or Food Processor
• Skillet or Saucepan

How to Make High Protein Alfredo Sauce

The full list of ingredients and step by step instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below. Here is a brief overview of how to make this easy and delicious cottage cheese based pasta sauce.

• In a blender or food process, combine the cottage cheese and milk. Blend until smooth. Add the salt, pepper, grated Parmesan, and nutmeg (if using). Blend again until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
• In a high sided skillet, melt the butter. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
• Add the blended sauce and heat slowly, stirring frequently, until warmed through.

• If serving over pasta, add the hot pasta to the warmed sauce and toss. You may need to thin the sauce a little with extra milk.

What to Serve with Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce

The most traditional way to use this sauce is by tossing it with freshly cooked pasta. Of course, chicken alfredo pasta is also extremely popular and, by adding chicken, you are getting even more protein! You can also use the sauce on top of chicken, shrimp, or similar proteins and skip the pasta if you choose. Any way you serve it, it is guaranteed to be delicious.

For side dishes, I love pairing this creamy sauce with something like

• Roasted Broccoli
• Arugula Salad
• Simple Side Salad

More Delicious Pasta Recipes

• One Pot Pizza Pasta
• Easy Lemon Garlic Pasta
• Sausage Broccoli Parmesan Pasta
• Spinach Artichoke Pasta
• Creamy Chili Crab Pasta

Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce

This Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce is a lighter take on the classic, with a smooth, creamy texture and rich flavor that doesn’t feel overly heavy.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese full-fat or 2%
• ¼ cup milk or half and half or more, to thin
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ tsp salt more to taste
• 1/8 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• Pinch of nutmeg for a classic Alfredo touch optional

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Instructions

• In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese and milk until completely smooth and creamy.
  1 cup cottage cheese, ¼ cup milk or half and half
• Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Blend again until smooth.
  ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, ¼ tsp salt, 1/8 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
• Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant (don’t brown it!).
  2 tbsp butter, 2 garlic cloves
• Lower the heat and pour in the blended cottage cheese mixture.
• Heat gently, stirring constantly, until the sauce is warmed through and creamy. Do not boil!
• Add more milk if it’s too thick. Add pinch of nutmeg and additional salt and pepper, if needed.
  Pinch of nutmeg for a classic Alfredo touch
• Toss immediately with hot pasta, zoodles, chicken, shrimp — whatever you’re feeling!

Notes

• You’ll get the best flavor and texture with full-fat or 2% cottage cheese. Fat-free versions can taste grainy or watery.
• Cottage cheese can curdle if overheated. Keep the heat low and stir constantly once it’s in the pan.
• Freshly grated Parmesan melts more smoothly than pre-shredded varieties and adds way more flavor.
• If the sauce thickens too much, stir in a splash of milk or pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 581mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 0.05g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 382IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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