Ready to elevate your pasta game?
This cottage cheese Alfredo sauce is rich, creamy, and so easy to make! It’s a fun twist on the classic recipe, and you’ll love how it adds a whole new level of flavor.
Grab your ingredients, and let’s get started!
| Preparation Time | 10-15 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 15-25 minutes |
| Total Time | 25-40 minutes |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
- 6 oz pasta (protein plus panet)
- Optional: cooked protein (e.g., rotisserie chicken)
- Optional: crushed red pepper
Step 1: Prepare the Cottage Cheese Mixture
Start by adding 1 and 1/2 cups of cottage cheese, half a cup of milk, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, half a cup of grated Parmesan cheese, half a teaspoon of black pepper, and a pinch of salt into a blender or food processor.
Blend or process the mixture until smooth.
If the sauce is too thick, add a little more milk or some higher protein bone broth to thin it out.
For a creamier sauce, consider using cottage cheese with higher fat content and a higher protein milk.
Step 2: Melt the Butter and Cook the Garlic
In a stovetop pan, turn the burner on low heat and add 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of butter.
Allow the butter to melt completely.
Once melted, add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and let it cook for a few minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Step 3: Combine the Sauce Ingredients
Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture into the pan with the melted garlic butter.
Add 1 teaspoon of cornstarch and stir frequently as the mixture heats up and begins to thicken.
Keep the heat low to avoid ruining the sauce.
Step 4: Cook the Pasta
While the sauce is heating, cook your choice of pasta according to the package instructions.
Use 6 oz of pasta for this recipe.
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it directly into the Alfredo sauce.
Mix everything together for a couple of minutes to ensure the pasta is well coated.
Step 5: Add Optional Ingredients and Serve
If desired, enhance your dish by adding additional ingredients such as cooked protein (like rotisserie chicken) or crushed red pepper to the pasta and sauce mixture.
Serve the dish hot.
If you have leftovers, reheat in the microwave for 45 seconds, mixing it around and repeating until hot.
Alternatively, reheat on the stovetop over low heat, adding a little milk if necessary to maintain the sauce’s creaminess.
