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15-Minute Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce (Low-Carb, High-Protein) Recipe
This simple and fast alfredo sauce is higher protein than regular alfredo and only takes minutes to make. Whip up a quick batch to top some veggies or chicken or gluten-free pasta.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
15
minutes
mins
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Servings:
4
cups
Calories:
166
kcal
Author:
Katie Wells
Ingredients
2
cups
almond milk
(or other milk of choice)
2
cups
cottage cheese
1
tsp
salt
½
tsp
black pepper
½
tsp
garlic powder
1
tsp
onion powder
½
cup
grated Parmesan cheese
(plus more for topping)
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Pour the mixture into a saucepan and slowly heat on the stove until it simmers.
Cook and stir until warm and slightly thickened.
Add cooked pasta, chicken, or veggies and fold into sauce just before serving.
Top with additional parmesan if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
To make a thicker sauce, reserve some of the milk and add in a tablespoon at a time until the perfect consistency.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
cup
|
Calories:
166
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
6
g
|
Protein:
20.7
g
|
Fat:
6.5
g
|
Saturated Fat:
3.4
g
|
Cholesterol:
19
mg
|
Sodium:
1224
mg
|
Fiber:
0.1
g
|
Sugar:
0.7
g