Description
A quick and creamy high-protein Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce that comes together in just 10 minutes. This gluten-free pasta dish is rich in flavor with a smooth, velvety texture, made using cottage cheese, parmesan, and simple seasonings. It's perfect for a nutritious weeknight meal that's both satisfying and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (Good Culture 2%)
- 1 cup milk (Fairlife milk for added protein or almond milk as alternative)
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp arrowroot powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Pasta
- 12 oz gluten free pasta (Jovial Foods Tagliatelle)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the gluten free pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside while preparing the sauce.
- Blend the Sauce: In a high-speed blender, combine cottage cheese, milk, minced garlic, parmesan cheese, arrowroot powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Blend on high for 30 to 60 seconds until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Heat the Sauce with Pasta: Pour the blended sauce into a large skillet. Add the cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce. Turn the heat to medium-low and gently toss the pasta with the sauce for 2 to 3 minutes. The sauce will thicken as it warms and coats the pasta.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley for added color and flavor.
Notes
- Using a high-speed blender ensures the sauce becomes very smooth and creamy.
- Arrowroot powder acts as a thickener and can be substituted with cornstarch if needed.
- To enhance protein content further, choose high-protein milk like Fairlife or add additional parmesan.
- This recipe works well with any gluten-free pasta variety.
- Garnishing with fresh parsley adds freshness and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
