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Cottage Cheese Alfredo Recipe

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This creamy and delicious Cottage Cheese Alfredo sauce is a healthier alternative to traditional Alfredo, using cottage cheese and non-fat milk to create a smooth, protein-packed pasta sauce. Ready in just 10 minutes, this recipe blends cottage cheese and milk into a velvety sauce thickened with cornstarch and flavored with parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep with your favorite pasta.

Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup non-fat milk
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Pasta

  • 8-10 ounces pasta of choice

Instructions

  1. Blend cottage cheese mixture: In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, half of the parmesan cheese, and non-fat milk. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
  2. Prepare cornstarch slurry and combine: In a small saucepan, whisk together the cornstarch and a small amount of the blended cottage cheese mixture to create a smooth slurry. Gradually add the remaining cottage cheese mixture to the saucepan while whisking constantly to combine.
  3. Cook sauce until thickened: Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture for 4-5 minutes, continuously whisking until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency. Then, add salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning, stirring well to incorporate all the flavors.
  4. Add remaining parmesan and combine with pasta: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the remaining parmesan cheese until melted and well mixed. Toss the sauce with 8-10 ounces of cooked pasta of your choice, ensuring the pasta is coated evenly before serving.

Notes

  • Use low-fat or non-fat cottage cheese for a lighter sauce.
  • For a smoother sauce, blend cottage cheese thoroughly to remove any curds.
  • If sauce becomes too thick, thin it out with a splash of milk.
  • Substitute Italian seasoning with fresh herbs like basil, oregano, or parsley if preferred.
  • Serve immediately for best texture, or gently reheat with a splash of milk.

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