High Protein Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce Recipe
This High Protein Alfredo Sauce recipe offers a creamy, healthier twist on the classic fettuccine Alfredo by using cottage cheese as a protein-rich base. Blended with Parmesan, garlic, and almond milk, it creates a luscious, guilt-free sauce that pairs perfectly with your favorite pasta. It’s easy to make, customizable, and ideal for anyone craving a rich, cheesy sauce without the heaviness of traditional versions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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For the Pasta
- 12 oz fettuccine (or your favorite pasta)
- 1 tsp salt (for boiling water)
For the Sauce
- 1 ½ cups low-fat cottage cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder (or 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced)
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander. Saving some pasta water helps loosen the sauce later if needed.
- Prepare the Cottage Cheese Sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, almond milk, and garlic (powder or fresh). Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Add a splash more milk if the sauce is too thick and blend again to reach desired consistency.
- Heat the Sauce: In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Pour in the blended cottage cheese mixture and stir gently. Add Parmesan, salt, and black pepper. Stir continuously to prevent lumps, keeping the sauce silky smooth.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the drained fettuccine to the saucepan with the sauce. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly. Use reserved pasta water a little at a time, if needed, to thin the sauce so it clings beautifully to the pasta.
- Serve and Garnish: Plate the pasta immediately while warm and creamy. Optionally, sprinkle extra Parmesan or a pinch of nutmeg on top for enhanced flavor. Enjoy for the best texture and taste.
Notes
- Blend the cottage cheese until silky smooth to avoid graininess in the sauce.
- Cook pasta until al dente to help the sauce stick and prevent mushiness.
- Adjust sauce consistency carefully using reserved pasta water.
- Season gradually; cottage cheese adds natural saltiness so less salt may be needed.
- Serve immediately as reheating can slightly alter sauce texture.
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for a richer, creamier sauce if preferred.
Keywords: High Protein Alfredo Sauce, Cottage Cheese Alfredo, Healthy Fettuccine Alfredo, Low Fat Alfredo Sauce, Protein Rich Pasta Sauce
