Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce
A creamy, protein-packed Alfredo sauce made with cottage cheese. Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner in just 15 minutes!
Equipment
- Blender
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese full-fat for creamier texture
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup milk or more as needed
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried herbs of choice
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- pinch nutmeg optional, for depth of flavor
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese, garlic, and milk to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat.
- Pour the blended mixture into the pan and stir continuously for 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually stir in Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add lemon juice and a pinch of nutmeg, stirring until well combined.
- Serve immediately over pasta, vegetables, or protein of choice.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese with silken tofu, Parmesan with nutritional yeast, and butter with olive oil.
