Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce

A close-up of creamy fettuccine Alfredo pasta garnished with parsley on a plate. A fork holds a twirl of pasta. A slice of toasted bread is partially visible on the side of the dish.

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Creamy cottage cheese Alfredo sauce is a lighter, high-protein twist on the classic. Quick to make, rich in flavor, and perfect for pasta, it’s an easy, healthier way to enjoy your favorite comfort food!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Course: Sauces, Dressings & Spreads

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: cottage cheese Alfredo, cottage cheese alfredo sauce

Servings: servings

Author: Gina Matsoukas

Ingredients

16 ounces cottage cheese
½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
½ cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons parsley chopped (optional garnish)
1 pound fettuccine cooked to package instructions for serving

Instructions

To a blender or food processor, add the cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, milk, garlic, salt and pepper and puree until smooth and set aside.
In a large skillet, add the butter and flour over medium-low heat.
Use a whisk or wooden spoon to mix the butter and flour together to form a paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes to cook off the raw flour taste.
Add the cottage cheese mixture to the butter and flour and whisk until well combined and the sauce thickens.
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

Nutrition information is for the sauce only and does not include the pasta.
You can use full fat or 2% cottage cheese for the sauce.
Feel free to add other seasonings such as basil, oregano or Italian seasoning to the sauce as desired.

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