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The Ultimate 15-Minute Creamy Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce (High Protein)

A close-up of creamy pasta coated in rich cottage cheese alfredo sauce, served on a white plate.
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Make this easy cottage cheese alfredo sauce in 15 minutes. It delivers the rich, creamy texture of classic Alfredo using cottage cheese for a high protein, lower calorie, and no heavy cream alternative perfect for weeknight pasta.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup milk (or pasta water)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 pound fettuccine or pasta of choice

Instructions

  1. Cook your pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta cooking water before draining.
  2. While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. Combine the cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, milk, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using) in a blender.
  3. Blend the mixture until it becomes completely smooth and creamy. This step is key to avoiding a grainy texture.
  4. In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter or heat the olive oil. Pour the blended sauce into the skillet.
  5. Heat the sauce gently, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes until warmed through. Do not let it boil.
  6. If the sauce seems too thick, stir in the reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
  7. Add the drained, hot pasta directly to the skillet with the sauce. Toss well to coat every strand evenly.
  8. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

  • For the smoothest sauce, ensure your cottage cheese is well-blended before adding it to the heat.
  • If you prefer a richer flavor without heavy cream, substitute the milk with half-and-half.
  • This sauce pairs well with zucchini noodles for a low-carb, keto friendly alfredo sauce option.
  • For a baked cottage cheese alfredo, toss the sauced pasta with breadcrumbs and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes.

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