Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce

Name: Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1-1/4 cups 2% cottage cheese; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 package (16 ounces) linguine; Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This creamy cottage cheese Alfredo sauce is a protein-packed twist on the classic that’s quick, easy and perfect for giving pasta night a nutritious boost.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1-1/4 cups 2% cottage cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (16 ounces) linguine
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add shallots; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add cream; cook and stir until heated through. Stir in cottage cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, about 10 minutes, whisking occasionally.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; transfer to a large bowl. Add sauce; toss to coat. Serve with the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and if desired, top with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 697 calories, 41g fat (25g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 550mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein.

If you want to sneak a little more protein into your diet, cottage cheese Alfredo sauce is a delicious way to do it! —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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