Cottage Cheese Alfredo Zucchini Noodles (Printable)
Creamy sauce made with cottage cheese and Parmesan tossed with fresh zucchini noodles for a lighter take on traditional pasta.
# List of ingredients:
→ Vegetables
01 - 4 medium zucchini, spiralized into noodles
02 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Dairy
03 - 1 cup cottage cheese, low-fat or full-fat
04 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 1/2 cup milk or unsweetened plant-based milk
→ Seasonings
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Garnish
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
11 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese
# Steps:
01 - Spiralize 4 medium zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer. Place noodles in a colander, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and set aside to drain excess moisture while preparing the sauce.
02 - Combine cottage cheese, grated Parmesan, milk, black pepper, salt, and nutmeg in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1-2 minutes.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
04 - Pour the blended Alfredo sauce into the skillet with the garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes until warmed through and slightly thickened.
05 - Gently squeeze excess moisture from the zucchini noodles. Add them to the skillet and toss with the sauce for 2-3 minutes until just tender but still crisp (al dente).
06 - Remove from heat immediately. Divide among plates, garnish with chopped parsley and extra grated Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get all the creamy Alfredo comfort without the heavy guilt
- The sauce comes together in literally minutes with ingredients you probably have
02 -
- Over blending the sauce can make it gummy, so stop as soon as it's smooth
- Zucchini noodles go from perfectly crisp to mushy in seconds, so watch them like a hawk
03 -
- Room temperature cottage cheese blends smoother than cold
- A high speed blender gives the silkiest results, but a regular one works too