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High Protein Alfredo Sauce

High Protein Alfredo Sauce Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup full-fat small-curd cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
  • Fresh black pepper, to taste

Method
 

  1. Place cottage cheese, milk, Parmesan, garlic, butter, salt, and nutmeg (if using) in a blender. Blend on high for 60 to 90 seconds until completely smooth, scraping down the sides once.
  2. Pour the mixture into a small saucepan and set over medium-low heat. Whisk constantly for 3 to 5 minutes until warmed through and slightly thickened. Do not let it boil.
  3. Toss the warm sauce with hot cooked pasta, adding a splash of starchy pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Toss for about 30 seconds until glossy.
  4. Spoon the pasta into bowls, pour over any remaining sauce, and finish with extra grated Parmesan and black pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

The sauce thickens as it sits, so serve it right after tossing. If you have leftovers, store the sauce separately from the pasta to keep it from turning pasty. Reheat gently and always add a little liquid.