Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce
A healthier twist on classic creamy alfredo sauce using cottage cheese for a rich texture and more protein. Perfect for weeknight dinners and pairs well with various dishes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups lowfat cottage cheese
- 3/4 cup milk of your choice
- 2-3 cloves fresh garlic
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter – melted or substitute with additional olive oil
- 1.5 cups grated parmesan cheese preferably freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- to taste Salt and fresh cracked pepper
- optional Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Blend cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic, butter, olive oil, and milk together until smooth.
Cooking
- Heat a sauté pan over medium-low heat.
- Pour the mixture into the pan and cook, stirring, until heated through and thickened.
- If the mixture gets too thick, add an extra splash of milk.
- Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
- If serving with pasta, cook pasta according to package directions and reserve one cup of pasta water.
- Add pasta and pasta water as needed to thin out the sauce.
Serving
- Serve with your protein of choice, garnished with more parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 2 months. Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor and adjust the consistency by adding more or less milk. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a zing.