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Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce

This Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce is light, creamy, and packed with flavor. Blended cottage cheese gives it richness without the fat of traditional Alfredo, while garlic, Parmesan, and herbs add that comforting Italian touch. Ready in 10 minutes, it’s perfect for busy nights and customizable for any pasta dish.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 85
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce:
  • 1 cup milk of choice
  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan or romano cheese
  • Dried basil to taste
  • Dried oregano to taste
Serving Suggestions (All Optional):
  • Prepared pasta any type, any amount
  • Prepared meat of choice
  • Prepared vegetables of choice
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a blender, combine the milk, cottage cheese, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and parmesan.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Transfer to a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in dried basil and oregano.
  4. Simmer the sauce, stirring frequently, until warmed through and slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  6. Toss with cooked pasta and optional meat or veggies.
  7. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
  9. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/cottage-cheese-alfredo-sauce/

Notes

• Use full-fat cottage cheese for best flavor and smoothest texture.
• Add more cornstarch for a thicker sauce, or extra milk to thin.
• Great with penne, linguine, or even zucchini noodles!