Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce
A healthy and creamy alternative to traditional Alfredo sauce, ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 ounces fettuccine noodles or pasta of choice
Sauce Base
- 1 container low-fat cottage cheese 16-ounce, about 2 cups
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for serving
- 1/2 cup milk I used 2%
- 1 clove garlic roughly chopped, about 1 teaspoon
- Kosher salt as needed
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Cook Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions and reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking liquid before draining.
Make Sauce
- In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, Parmesan, milk, and garlic. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the cottage cheese sauce into a skillet, add the drained noodles, and gently toss over low heat. If necessary, thin with reserved pasta water.
- Taste and adjust with salt. Serve topped with parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
This sauce is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. When reheating, add a splash of milk to maintain creaminess.