Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce

This Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce Recipe is low in carbs and high in protein! It’s a great way to top cooked pasta, veggies, or chicken for the whole family to enjoy. Find out how easy it is to make this creamy sauce for your next meal at home.

What I love about this cottage cheese recipe is that it can be used with just about any type of pasta. You can use it in place of Alfredo sauce with fettuccine or spoon it over spaghetti, macaroni, penne, and more. It’s pretty incredible how smooth and creamy cottage cheese gets once it’s blended.

You can also use it with pasta substitutes such as spaghetti squash, zucchini noodles, or hearts of palm noodles for a keto option. Even these choices taste like comfort food with this decadent sauce.

Skip the traditional cream sauce and give this one a try. It pairs perfectly with tender noodles for a super-simple weeknight meal. Plus, adding cottage cheese is an easy way to work some extra protein into dinner.

Speaking of cottage cheese recipes, be sure to give this Cottage Cheese Queso and this Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse a try! Both are so good!

Ingredients

• Cottage cheese – Low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese will work. Large or small curd is fine since everything gets blended until smooth.
• Colby Jack cheese – Adds plenty of cheesy flavor and helps make the sauce rich and creamy.
• Parmesan cheese – Adds the salty, savory flavor you’d expect from a creamy pasta sauce.
• Heavy cream or half and half – Either will work as they add richness and help with the texture. 
• Onion powder – This adds a little onion flavor without needing to chop and cook an onion. You can add as much or as little as you like.
• Garlic powder – Same as the onion powder, a time savor. You can add garlic to taste.
• Salt – Salt will enhance the other flavors.
• Black pepper – For added taste. 

See recipe card for quantities.

How to Make Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce

Substitutions

• ​Seasonings – You can add just about any seasonings you like to this creamy sauce. Red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, fresh basil, or extra garlic are all good options.

If you love adding fresh herbs, make sure to also try my Alfredo Sauce with Basil.

Variations

• Pasta – Use your favorite pasta or whatever you already have in the pantry. Fettuccine works well for a cottage cheese Alfredo-style pasta, but you can also use penne, chickpea pasta, protein pasta, or gluten-free pasta. You can even use the sauce in lasagna.
• Meat – Add cooked chicken, sausage, or ground beef to turn it into a heartier meal.
• Vegetables – Stir in broccoli, spinach, peas, cauliflower, mushrooms, or roasted vegetables.

See these Keto Pasta Noodles for a simple and easy option for homemade low carb noodles.

Equipment

To make this high-protein pasta sauce, you’ll need a food processor and spatula. You can also use a high-speed blender.

Storage

Once you make the sauce, store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a few days. Reheat it gently and add a splash of milk or cream if it thickens in the fridge.

I don’t recommend freezing it since dairy-based sauces can separate after thawing.

Common Questions

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