High Protein Alfredo Pasta Sauce
Pasta is one of our all time favorite comfort foods. It’s not typically thought of as a high protein dish, but we have just the sauce to change that. This high protein alfredo pasta sauce is made with cottage cheese – an ingredient loved by fitness influencers and foodies alike for its high protein content and creamy texture. Mix it together with some garlic, parmesan, and seasonings and you have a delicious sauce that will keep you on track with your diet goals
To make this an even more macro-friendly, high protein pasta recipe, use chickpea or lentil pasta! Bonus – this type of pasta is also gluten-free and usually high in fiber. We find that it doesn’t leave us feeling as “heavy” and filled up as traditional pasta.
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High Protein Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipe Tips:
+ Increase the protein even more in this dish by enjoying it with some grilled chicken breast or sautéed shrimp.
+ This is a delicious recipe for meal prep as well. You can make a big batch and enjoy it all week long. Just store it in an airtight container and warm it up in the microwave when you’re ready to eat.
High Protein Alfredo Pasta Sauce
Ingredients
Pasta Sauce
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup low fat milk
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- pinch salt and pepper to taste
- pinch ground nutmeg
Pasta
- 1/2 lb pasta of choice
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Instructions
- Combine ingredients into a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and save ½ cup of pasta water to use if needed.
- Return the drained pasta to the pot it was cooked in and stir in the blended sauce. Stir in a splash of pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
- Taste and add more salt, pepper, and/or parmesan if desired before serving!
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