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Whip up Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce in about 15 minutes that is packed with protein. In fact there is 33 grams of protein per serving! This sauce is so creamy, delicious and no one will know there is cottage cheese in it.

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If you are craving creamy, restaurant-style Alfredo but want it high-protein and lower calorie, make Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce. This sauce recipe is made without the heavy cream but blends cottage cheese, Parmesan, milk, and a kiss of garlic into a creamy and delicious sauce that coats every noodle in just 15 minutes.

Whether you’re meal-prepping or looking to up your protein this is the perfect sauce to make. If you have any leftover cottage cheese, you can use it to make Cottage Cheese Bread or Cottage Cheese Cookies.

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Why You’ll Love Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce

  • Protein Packed – Blending cottage cheese with parmesan and milk creates an ultra-velvety cottage cheese Alfredo sauce that packs roughly 33 g of protein per serving.
  • Ready in 15 Minutes – A quick spin in the blender and a gentle warm-up on the stove is all it takes, making this Alfredo a weeknight lifesaver for busy weeknights.
  • Budget-Friendly Ingredients – All you need is a few simple ingredients and pantry spices to create a restaurant-quality results.

Ingredients

Ingredients for homemade Cottage Cheese Alfredo sauce are arranged on a light surface, including cottage cheese, fettuccine pasta, milk, grated Parmesan, garlic, salt, pepper, and cornstarch in various bowls and containers.
  • Fettuccine Pasta – Feel free to use your favorite pasta. You can use linguine, spaghetti or penne pasta
  • Cottage Cheese – We recommend using whole milk cottage for the best creamy results
  • Milk – We used whole milk, but you can also use low fat milk or almond milk
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  • Grated Parmesan Cheese – We recommend using freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Arrowroot Powder – Helps to thicken the sauce. You can also use cornstarch

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How to Make Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce

  • Step 1 – Boil the pasta based on the package to al dente in a large pot.  Drain and set aside. 
A food processor filled with cornmeal, milk, cottage cheese, and spices sits on a light surface next to a green and white striped kitchen towel.

Step 2 – Put all the sauce ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and combined. 

A creamy Cottage Cheese Alfredo sauce is being poured from a blender into a large white pot on a light surface, with a green and white striped towel nearby.

Step 3 – Pour the sauce into a large skillet and heat over medium high heat.  

A pot of creamy Cottage Cheese Alfredo topped with tongs sits on a light surface, surrounded by a bowl of grated cheese, chopped parsley, and a striped green kitchen towel. Fresh parsley is in the upper left corner.

Step 4 – Cook for just a few minutes and then toss the cooked pasta into the sauce.  

A white pot of creamy Cottage Cheese Alfredo garnished with chopped parsley, with a wooden spoon resting inside. Nearby are a striped towel, a dish of grated cheese, fresh parsley, and two gold forks on a white plate.

Step 5 – The pasta will soak up quite a bit of sauce.  Cook for a few minutes and then add more milk if needed. Garnish fettuccine alfredo with fresh parsley or fresh basil and enjoy! 

Pro Tips

  • Combining Sauce Ingredients – We used a blender to combine the sauce ingredients into a smooth and creamy texture. You can also use a food processor.
  • Heating Sauce – Allow the sauce to heat over medium heat for a few minutes. Make sure to stir occasionally so the sauce does not start to curdling or separate.
  • Cooking Pasta – Before mixing the sauce with the noodles. The pasta will need to be cooked to al dente or according to package instructions.

Flavor Variations

  • Add Vegetables – Sneak in veggies by add in baby spinach, bell peppers or slice mushrooms to the sauce.
  • Cajun Kick – Add ½ teaspoon of Cajun Seasoning and ½ tsp of lemon juice. You can even add in ½ tsp of cayenne pepper for a spicy sauce.
  • Add Meat – This is a great sauce recipe to add in meats. Make shrimp alfredo or chicken alfredo for a hearty sauce.
A close-up of creamy fettuccine coated in rich alfredo sauce being stirred in a white pan, topped with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

Serving Recommendations

This Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce is delicious served with your classic Side Dishes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the Sauce Taste like Cottage Cheese?

Blending the ingredients with the cottage cheese allows it to mask the tang to blend perfectly for a taste like traditional alfredo sauce.

What is the Best Cottage Cheese to use?

We used full fat cottage cheese as it gave the sauce a creamier texture. But if you prefer you can use low-fat cottage cheese or 2 % cottage cheese for delicious results.

How to Store Leftover Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce

Store the leftover sauce in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. We do not recommend freezing as the sauce will separate when thawing.

How to Reheat Sauce

Reheat the sauce in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave. You may need to add in about 2 tbsp of milk to make the sauce creamy again.

A bowl of creamy Cottage Cheese Alfredo garnished with chopped parsley sits on a white table next to gold utensils, a green striped napkin, and small bowls of grated cheese and herbs.

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A white bowl filled with creamy Cottage Cheese Alfredo, garnished with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, sits on a white table next to a gold fork and knife, with a striped napkin nearby.

Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce

5 from 2 votes
Whip up Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce in about 15 minutes that is packed with protein. In fact there is 33 grams of protein per serving! This sauce is so creamy, delicious and no one will know there is cottage cheese in it.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Cuisine American
Course Sauces
Calories 637
Author Carrie Barnard

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Instructions

  • Cook the pasta based on the package to al dente.  Drain and set aside.
  • Put all the sauce ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and combined.
  • Pour the sauce into a large skillet and heat over medium high heat.
  • Cook for just a few minutes and then toss the cooked pasta into the sauce.
  • The pasta will soak up quite a bit of sauce.  Cook for a few minutes and then add more milk if needed.
  • Serve as is and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Calories 637kcal, Carbohydrates 96g, Protein 33g, Fat 13g, Saturated Fat 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1g, Monounsaturated Fat 2g, Cholesterol 40mg, Sodium 1173mg, Potassium 530mg, Fiber 4g, Sugar 10g, Vitamin A 404IU, Vitamin C 0.5mg, Calcium 338mg, Iron 2mg

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  1. Janet says:

    5 stars
    I was interested in this receipe as I have kidney disease and the high protein in this dish is good for me. I used the recipe as a basis to tinker with it. I added chopped red pepper and chopped red onion, black olives, smoked paprika, dried garlic. I changed the cheese to Romano. I also added sliced link sausage. It’s mild, so chilies or hot peppers will work too. My husband rated it 5 stars-so did I. Thanks for a recipe that I can use in various ways. It’s a winner.

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    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Janet – Thank you for taking the time to comment. I’m so glad you both loved it.

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      1. Zoe says:

        Don’t tell Liam. ?

  2. Sandy says:

    I haven’t made the Alfredo yet, but here is a simple salad to try.
    Cottage Cheese Pear Salad
    Lettuce leaves
    Cottage cheese
    Canned pear halves, drained
    Miracle whip
    Lay lettuce leaves in the bottom of a bowl. Scoop some cottage cheese into the center. Lay one pear half in the center of that. Dollop the center of the pear half with miracle whip. Serve cold. I make these individually. Lettuce can also be chopped.
    Enjoy. (Feel free to share)

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  3. Casey says:

    5 stars
    I made this for my family and they had no idea their favorite sauce had cottage cheese in it! So delicious and I loved that it was packed with protein.

    Reply