Description
A light yet rich Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce that envelops your pasta with creamy flavors, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2–3 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; blend until smooth.
- Pour the blended mixture into the skillet with garlic and mix well, allowing flavors to meld over low heat for about 5 minutes.
- If a thinner sauce is desired, stir in reserved pasta water or cream until reaching the desired consistency.
- Toss with pasta or drizzle over proteins; garnish with fresh herbs or additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for best flavor, and always adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Alfredo, Pasta Sauce, Comfort Food, Creamy Sauce, Easy Recipe