Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup milk of choice
- 1 small garlic clove
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Blend Base Ingredients: Combine the cottage cheese, milk, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender and blend until completely smooth. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning by adding more salt or pepper if desired.
- Heat and Finish Sauce: If not using immediately, transfer the blended mixture to a small saucepan. Heat it over medium-low heat, whisking in the grated Parmesan and Italian seasoning until the sauce is completely smooth and heated through. Store in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days until ready to use.
- Serve Immediately: If using the sauce right away, pour the blended sauce over cooked pasta. Stir in the Parmesan and Italian seasoning, tossing the pasta until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth. For a thinner, more saucy consistency, add a splash of reserved pasta water and stir to combine.
- Finish and Garnish: Serve the pasta warm, topped with freshly cracked black pepper and your choice of fresh herbs for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- You can use any milk you prefer, such as whole milk, skim milk, or a non-dairy alternative depending on your dietary needs.
- To keep the sauce silky, blend well until smooth before heating.
- Adjust the thickness by adding more milk or pasta water as needed.
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- This sauce pairs beautifully with fettuccine, linguine, or any pasta of your choice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
