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This High Protein Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce is smooth, flavorful, and comes together in just minutes. It’s made with a handful of simple ingredients you likely have on hand, and it’s blended into the creamiest high-protein sauce. Toss it with pasta and you’ve got a cozy dinner that feels indulgent without the heaviness.
You’ll never guess this Alfredo is made with cottage cheese. Once it’s blended, it’s silky smooth. Plus, it’s perfect for adding your favorite protein like grilled chicken or shrimp.
What’s to Love About Cottage Cheese Alfredo
This high protein Alfredo is one of those recipes I make on repeat. Here’s why:
- Extra protein. Thanks to the cottage cheese and milk, this recipe sneaks in a solid protein boost.
- Creamy & comforting. It gives you the richness of classic Alfredo without the heaviness.
- Fast! The sauce comes together in under 5 minutes in a blender.
- Easy to customize. Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or even roasted veggies on top.
Ingredient Notes
All other ingredients and measurements can be found in the recipe card towards the bottom of this post.
- Cottage Cheese: Use full-fat for the creamiest results. It blends up beautifully!
- Whole Milk: Adds richness and helps everything blend.
- Parmesan Cheese: Classic flavor, freshly grated works best.
- Arrowroot or Cornstarch: Helps the sauce thicken slightly when heated with the pasta.
- Garlic: Use fresh cloves for the best flavor.
- Italian Seasoning, Salt & Pepper: A simple blend to bring it all together.
- Pasta Water (optional): Helps loosen the sauce if it thickens too much.
- Parsley: Optional for garnish, but adds freshness.
Steps to Make This Recipe
Ready to make this high protein Alfredo? Let me walk you through it. For your convenience, the full ingredient list and instructions are in the printable recipe card below.
- Step One. Cook your fettuccine according to package directions. Reserve 1/3 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Step Two. While the pasta cooks, add the cottage cheese, milk, parmesan, garlic, arrowroot or cornstarch, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to a high-speed blender. Blend on high for 35–45 seconds until smooth and creamy.
- Step Three. Pour the sauce into a large, deep skillet. Add the drained pasta to the pan with the sauce.
- Step Four. Turn on the heat to medium-low and gently toss the pasta in the sauce for about 2 minutes. The sauce will thicken as it warms. Add a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen it.
- Step Five. Serve immediately with chopped parsley and a sprinkle of parmesan on top.
Recipe Pairings
This Cottage Cheese Alfredo Pasta is great on its own, but it also works perfectly with:
- Grilled or air-fried chicken
- Sautéed shrimp
- Roasted broccoli or asparagus
- A simple side salad with balsamic vinaigrette
Cottage Cheese Alfredo Tips
- Blend until super smooth so there’s no cottage cheese texture—just creamy Alfredo vibes.
- Don’t skip the pasta water. It’s key to adjusting the sauce consistency without losing flavor.
- Reheats well! Store leftovers in an airtight container and gently reheat on the stove with a splash of milk or water.
- Use your favorite pasta. This works with gluten-free fettuccine, whole wheat noodles, or even veggie-based pastas like lentil or chickpea.
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High Protein Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce
Ingredients
- 12 oz Fettuccine
- Alfredo Sauce
- 1 cup full fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp arrowroot or cornstarch
- 1½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/3 cup pasta water, to help thin the sauce IF needed
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook your fettuccine according to package directions. Reserve 1/3 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, add the cottage cheese, milk, parmesan, garlic, arrowroot or cornstarch, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to a high-speed blender. Blend on high for 35–45 seconds until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the sauce into a large, deep skillet. Add the drained pasta to the pan with the sauce.
- Turn on the heat to medium-low and gently toss the pasta in the sauce for about 2 minutes. The sauce will thicken as it warms. Add a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen it.
- Serve immediately with chopped parsley and a sprinkle of parmesan on top.
Notes
Notes:
- Blend until super smooth so there’s no cottage cheese texture—just creamy Alfredo vibes.
- Don’t skip the pasta water. It’s key to adjusting the sauce consistency without losing flavor.
- Reheats well! Store leftovers in an airtight container and gently reheat on the stove with a splash of milk or water.
- Use your favorite pasta. This works with gluten-free fettuccine, whole wheat noodles, or even veggie-based pastas like lentil or chickpea.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
