I’m not going to say that we were the first to be on the cottage cheese trend, but I’m definitely saying we were on the cutting edge! Our Macro-Friendly Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce has been an FHM community favorite since the day we introduced it. Our homemade alfredo sauce is made from a creamy cottage cheese base, you’ll never know you’re eating a healthier, more macro-friendly version of your favorite sauce!
What’s the macro comparison between this Alfredo recipe and jarred Alfredo?
When comparing this sauce recipe to a popular jarred brand like Bertolli, you’ll see that calorie wise they’re pretty similar, but our recipe has about half the fat and about four times the amount of protein.
See below for an exact macro comparison.
| Our recipe: Cottage cheese Alfredo Sauce (about ¼ cup) | Bertolli Alfredo Sauce (¼ cup) |
|---|---|
| Calories: 108 | Calories: 110 |
| Carbs: 5.6g | Carbs: 2g |
| Fats: 5.3g | Fats: 11g |
| Protein: 9.5g | Protein: 2g |
8.8g protein per 100 cal
- Prep
- 5 mins
- Cook
- 10 mins
- Total
- 15 mins
Ingredients
Equipment
- High-speed blender
- Small saucepan
- Wooden spoon
Instructions
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Combine all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
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Pour the sauce in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until heated through and smooth. Add additional seasonings to taste.
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Allow the sauce to cook on low heat for about 5 minutes to thicken, stirring occasionally.
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Turn off heat and use however you’d like!
Tami’s notes
- Nutrition may vary depending on brand of ingredients used.
- May substitute arrowroot powder in plan of cornstarch if you avoid corn products.
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories 108kcalProtein 9.5gCarbs 5.6gFat 5.3g
Nutrition is an estimate and will vary with the brands and amounts you use.
★★★★★
This recipe is an absolute game changer for Alfredo. I add garlic and could pour it over anything…this is my most frequently made FHM recipe. If there were more than 5⭐️’s to give, I would!
Thank you so much for the glowing review! This is definitely one of our favorite recipes and we love to hear that you’re loving it, too! 🥳