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Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce

Created by: Howcan Team

Ingredients

1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
12 oz fettuccine pasta, cooked according to package instructions

Instructions

In a blender, combine 1 cup of cottage cheese and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Blend until smooth and creamy.
In a large skillet, melt 1/4 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture into the skillet and stir to combine with the butter and garlic.
Gradually pour in 1 cup of whole milk, stirring constantly until the sauce is smooth and heated through.
Season the sauce with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg. Stir well to combine.
Add the cooked fettuccine pasta to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the cottage cheese alfredo sauce.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Cottage cheese alfredo sauce is a lighter, healthier twist on the classic alfredo sauce, popularized in recent years as a low-fat alternative. This creamy, velvety sauce has its origins in the health-conscious food movement, with chefs and home cooks seeking to create a guilt-free version of the indulgent Italian favorite. The dish has gained popularity in health-conscious regions like California and New York, where innovative chefs have embraced the use of cottage cheese to create a rich, flavorful sauce without the heavy cream and butter typically found in traditional alfredo. For the best version of this dish, look for high-quality cottage cheese and fresh herbs to elevate the flavor profile. Alternatively, some recipes incorporate Greek yogurt for added tanginess and protein. Whether served over pasta or used as a dip for vegetables, cottage cheese alfredo sauce offers a delicious, guilt-free indulgence.

20 min

4 servings

250 calories

Instructions

In a blender, combine 1 cup of cottage cheese and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Blend until smooth and creamy.
In a large skillet, melt 1/4 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture into the skillet and stir to combine with the butter and garlic.
Gradually pour in 1 cup of whole milk, stirring constantly until the sauce is smooth and heated through.
Season the sauce with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg. Stir well to combine.
Add the cooked fettuccine pasta to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the cottage cheese alfredo sauce.
Serve immediately and enjoy!