Description
This Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce is a creamy, high-protein alternative to traditional alfredo sauce. Made with blended cottage cheese, parmesan, and sautéed onions and garlic, it delivers a rich, cheesy flavor without heavy cream. Quick, easy, and nutritious, this sauce pairs perfectly with any pasta for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup milk (any kind)
- 1 tablespoon butter (or olive oil)
- ½ small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 oz pasta of choice (chickpea pasta recommended for extra protein)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let cool slightly.
- In a pan, heat butter over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic for about 4-5 minutes until soft.
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, parmesan, milk, salt, pepper, and sautéed onion-garlic mixture. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the slightly cooled pasta and toss to coat.
- Serve warm, topped with extra parmesan and black pepper if desired.
Notes
- Spicy Version: Add red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- Veggie Boost: Stir in spinach, mushrooms, or roasted tomatoes.
- Protein-Packed: Add grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Creamy Tomato Sauce: Blend in 1 cup of marinara for a tomato-based variation.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Warm gently in 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring between each.
- Freezing: Not recommended, as dairy-based sauces may separate when thawed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Blending, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
