Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce
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.
Servings: 4
Cost: $5.62, $1.41 per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound Fettuccine Pasta
For the Sauce:
- 2 cups Cottage Cheese
- 1 ½ cup Milk
- 2 cloves minced garlic or 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Arrowroot Powder or cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Add the cottage cheese, milk, garlic, Parmesan cheese, arrowroot powder, salt, and black pepper to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the sauce into a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
- Add the cooked fettuccine and toss until evenly coated.
- Cook for a few more minutes, allowing the pasta to absorb some of the sauce. Add more milk as needed to reach the desired consistency.
- Serve warm.
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Nutrition
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
