High-Protein Alfredo
High-Protein Alfredo
Ingredients
For the High-Protein Alfredo Sauce
- 1 cup cottage cheese, 2%
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 3/4 cup milk, of choice
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch, optional
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
- 12 ounces fettuccine, cooked, or your favorite pasta
- as needed fresh parsley, optional, for garnish
- as needed Parmesan cheese, optional, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Add the cottage cheese, hard-boiled eggs, Parmesan cheese, milk, cornstarch (if using), garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to a blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. This should take about 2-3 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Pour the smooth sauce into a skillet or saucepan. Place it over medium-low heat. Cook the sauce for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it is warmed through and slightly thickened. Be careful not to let the sauce boil.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Toss the warmed sauce with freshly cooked pasta. If needed to loosen the sauce to your desired consistency, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Garnish the dish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese before serving.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
High-Protein Alfredo
For the High-Protein Alfredo Sauce
- 1 cup cottage cheese, 2%
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 3/4 cup milk, of choice
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch, optional
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
- 12 ounces fettuccine, cooked, or your favorite pasta
- as needed fresh parsley, optional, for garnish
- as needed Parmesan cheese, optional, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Add the cottage cheese, hard-boiled eggs, Parmesan cheese, milk, cornstarch (if using), garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to a blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. This should take about 2-3 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Pour the smooth sauce into a skillet or saucepan. Place it over medium-low heat. Cook the sauce for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it is warmed through and slightly thickened. Be careful not to let the sauce boil.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Toss the warmed sauce with freshly cooked pasta. If needed to loosen the sauce to your desired consistency, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Garnish the dish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese before serving.