Cottage Cheese Alfredo: Enjoy a High Protein Delight!
A creamy and delicious cottage cheese alfredo sauce that is high in protein, perfect for pasta dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending and cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, and milk. Blend until smooth.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture into the saucepan and stir well.
- Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve over your favorite pasta or use as a sauce for other dishes.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, reduce the amount of milk.
- Feel free to add cooked chicken or vegetables for extra nutrition.
- This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg