Description
This creamy Alfredo Sauce with Cottage Cheese is a healthier twist on the classic Italian sauce. Made by blending cottage cheese, milk, parmesan, and seasonings, it creates a smooth, rich sauce that pairs perfectly with pasta, meats, and vegetables. The sauce is simple to prepare on the stovetop and offers a deliciously satisfying meal option with customizable serving suggestions.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce:
- 1 cup milk of choice
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup grated fresh parmesan or fresh romano
- Dried basil to taste
- Dried oregano to taste
Serving Suggestions (All Optional):
- Prepared pasta, any type, any amount
- Prepared meat of choice
- Prepared vegetables of choice
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Blend the sauce ingredients: Add 1 cup milk of choice, ½ cup cottage cheese, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ cup grated fresh parmesan into a blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.
- Simmer the sauce: Transfer the smooth mixture to a small saucepan. Stir in dried basil and dried oregano to your preference. Place the saucepan over medium-low heat on the stovetop and simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce is heated through completely.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the sauce, then add additional salt, pepper, basil, and/or oregano to your liking.
- Thicken the sauce: Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens slightly.
- Toss pasta in sauce: Add the desired amount of prepared pasta to the sauce. Use tongs to toss the pasta, ensuring it is fully coated. Let the pasta simmer in the sauce for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve: Transfer the coated pasta to serving plates or bowls. Top with prepared meat or vegetables as desired, spoon any remaining sauce over, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Make it Low Fat: Use skim milk, low-fat cottage cheese, and reduced-fat parmesan cheese.
- Choose your milk based on preference (dairy or plant-based) for flavor and dietary needs.
- Blend thoroughly for a smooth, creamy texture without lumps.
- Adjust dried herbs gradually to avoid overpowering the sauce.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor as sauce may thicken further upon standing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
