Cottage Cheese Fettuccine Alfredo

4.96 from 21 votes

This Cottage Cheese Alfredo sauce is about to become your kitchen's secret weapon. It's creamy, it's dreamy, and has a protein-packed twist that'll leave you feeling both satisfied and a bit smug about how cleverly healthy your dinner is. Say goodbye to the heavy, calorie-laden sauces of the past—this version is light, luscious, and absolutely lip-smacking.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Low Calorie

Keyword: cottage cheese alfredo, easy, high protein, low calorie, quick

Servings: Servings

Calories: 362kcal

Author: Bethany Galloway

Ingredients

10 oz fettuccine pasta or pasta of choice
1 cup cottage cheese I use nonfat, but 2% or 4% works too
1 tablespoon butter
3 garlic cloves minced
1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup milk chilled (I use unsweetened almond milk)
Salt to taste
grated parmesan to garnish
fresh parsley to garnish

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Begin by cooking the fettuccine pasta to al dente, according to the package directions. Don’t forget to add salt!
10 oz fettuccine pasta
Add the cottage cheese to a medium bowl, and the minced garlic and butter to a separate small bowl. Gently microwave both bowls for about 30-45 seconds. Heat the garlic and butter an extra 30 seconds, until the butter is fully melted and bubbly. You can alternatively sauté the garlic in butter in a pan.
1 cup cottage cheese, 1 tablespoon butter, 3 garlic cloves
Add the cottage cheese, garlic and butter, grated parmesan, milk, and ground black pepper to a blender and blend for 1-2 minutes until perfectly smooth.
1 cup cottage cheese, 1 tablespoon butter, 3 garlic cloves, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 cup milk
Taste the Cottage Cheese Alfredo sauce and add salt if needed.
Salt to taste
When the pasta is cooked, drain it and allow it to sit for 5 minutes to cool a little.
Pour the Alfredo sauce over the pasta and mix well.
Taste and adjust the seasoning.
Salt to taste
Garnish with extra grated parmesan and fresh parsley, and enjoy!

Notes

1. Blend well: Make sure the cottage cheese is blended until absolutely smooth for the best texture.
2. Adjust consistency: If the sauce seems too thick, you can thin it with a bit more milk until you reach your desired consistency. Skip adding hot pasta water as it can make the sauce separate. If your sauce is too thin, you can simmer it on low heat to reduce and thicken it. Alternatively, adding a bit more grated Parmesan cheese can help thicken it up.
3. Low heat for sauce: If you need to warm the sauce, do it gently on low heat to prevent separation. If it does separate, simply let it sit for a bit and stir again; it should return to a smooth consistency.
4. Serving temperature: This sauce is best enjoyed warm. If it cools down and thickens, a quick stir over low heat can help loosen it up.

Storage & Reheating

- Cool & Airtight: Allow the pasta to reach room temperature and then transfer the pasta into an airtight container.

- Refrigerate: It should keep well for up to 3 days.

- Reheat gently: When ready to enjoy again, reheat the pasta gently on the stove over medium-low heat, adding a splash of milk to bring back the creamy texture. Stir frequently to prevent sticking and ensure even heating.

Nutritional Information

The nutritional information below (under "NUTRITION") is for each serving, including pasta. Here is the nutritional information per serving without the pasta:

Nutrition