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Creamy white pasta sauce being tossed with fettuccine noodles in a pan
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High Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 185kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups low -fat cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/4 cup skim milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast

Instructions

  • Combine cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, milk, salt, pepper, and nutritional yeast in a high-speed blender.
  • Process on high speed for 60 seconds or until the mixture is completely smooth and no grains remain.
  • Transfer the blended mixture to a large saucepan over low heat.
  • Heat gently for 4 minutes, stirring constantly, ensuring the sauce does not reach a boil to prevent protein denaturation and curdling.
  • Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary before tossing with pasta.