Easy Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce
Make a quick, high-protein, and creamy Alfredo sauce using cottage cheese in a blender. This recipe offers a satisfying substitute for traditional Alfredo.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 3 min
- Total Time: 8 min
- Yield: About 1.5 cups
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Place the cottage cheese, milk, Parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using) into a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed. This may take 1 to 2 minutes.
- Taste the sauce and adjust salt or pepper if necessary.
- Heat the sauce gently in a small saucepan over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until warmed through. Do not boil.
- Pour the warm sauce over your cooked pasta or vegetables immediately.
Notes
- For a thinner sauce, add milk one tablespoon at a time while blending until you reach your desired consistency.
- If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute half of the milk with heavy cream.
- This sauce pairs well with fettuccine, zucchini noodles, or steamed broccoli.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 10
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