Creamy High-Protein Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce (Ready in 15 Minutes)
Make this creamy cottage cheese alfredo sauce without heavy cream. This high protein pasta sauce is quick, tastes authentic, and is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup milk (or water, adjust for thickness)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Place the cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, milk, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using) into a high-speed blender.
- Blend on high speed until the sauce is completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed.
- If the sauce is too thick, add milk or water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency for coating pasta.
- Heat the sauce gently in a small saucepan over low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until warmed through. Do not boil.
- Toss immediately with your favorite cooked pasta or use as a low calorie creamy sauce over vegetables or chicken.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk cottage cheese instead of low-fat.
- This recipe is naturally low carb and keto friendly alfredo sauce when served with zucchini noodles or low-carb pasta.
- If you do not have a blender, you can use an immersion blender, but ensure the cottage cheese curds are fully broken down for a silky texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 16
- Cholesterol: 15
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