Alfredo Sauce with Cottage Cheese
A lighter take on classic Alfredo sauce made with cottage cheese, delivering creamy, rich flavor packed with protein, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (more or less to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (plus more to taste)
- 1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan or fresh romano
- Dried basil (to taste)
- Dried oregano (to taste)
To Serve
- Prepared pasta (any type, any amount)
- Prepared meat of choice
- Prepared vegetables of choice
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preparation
- Add milk, cottage cheese, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and parmesan to a blender. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Transfer the mixture to a small saucepan. Stir in desired amounts of dried basil and oregano and heat over medium-low, stirring frequently until heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, basil, and oregano.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Toss prepared pasta in the sauce for 2-3 minutes, then serve on plates or bowls.
- Top with prepared meat or vegetables and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Blend well to avoid lumps and adjust flavors as desired. For a fresh taste, consider using fresh herbs instead of dried. This sauce can be easily made vegan by substituting cottage cheese and parmesan with dairy-free alternatives.