Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce With Broccoli Pasta
This cottage cheese alfredo sauce is a creamy, high-protein alternative to traditional Alfredo, made with simple ingredients and ready in 30 minutes. Blended until smooth and tossed with pasta, it delivers the same rich texture without the heaviness of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 servings
- Category: Dinner
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or 2%)
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic
½ cup milk (or reserved pasta water)
1 tbsp butter or olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
For the pasta:
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine, spaghetti, or your preference)
1–2 cups broccoli florets (cut small)
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions. Add broccoli during the last 2–3 minutes if using. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
In a blender, combine cottage cheese, parmesan, garlic, and milk (or pasta water). Blend until completely smooth.
Heat butter or olive oil in a large pan over low heat. Pour in the blended sauce and warm gently. Do not boil.
Add cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss until evenly coated.
Season with salt and pepper, then finish with parsley and extra parmesan before serving.