Description
This high protein cottage cheese pasta sauce is a creamy, delicious alternative to traditional Alfredo sauces. Made with garlic, parmesan, and 2% cottage cheese, it’s a healthy, protein-packed option for pasta lovers looking to enjoy a flavorful yet balanced meal. Perfect for vegetarians and those following gluten-free, low calorie, low fat, and low salt diets.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups 2% cottage cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup pasta water
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Add all ingredients except for the pasta water to your food processor or blender.
- Blend sauce: Blend the mixture until it is smooth and creamy, ensuring the cottage cheese and parmesan are fully incorporated with the garlic and spices.
- Add pasta water: Pour in the pasta water and blend again until the sauce is well-combined and achieves a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Warm the sauce: Transfer the sauce to a pan over medium-low heat to gently warm it, stirring frequently to prevent sticking or curdling.
- Combine with pasta: Stir in your favorite cooked pasta noodles until fully incorporated and coated with the creamy sauce.
- Optional addition: Toss in cooked vegetables such as steamed broccoli for added nutrition and texture before serving.
Notes
- Using 2% cottage cheese keeps the sauce creamy while adding protein with less fat than cream-based sauces.
- Adjust the amount of pasta water to achieve your desired sauce thickness.
- This sauce pairs well with gluten-free pasta and a variety of vegetables.
- You can substitute parmesan with nutritional yeast for a vegan variation, though this recipe is vegetarian.
- Make sure to warm the sauce gently to avoid curdling.
