Cottage Cheese Alfredo Zucchini (Printer View)

Creamy cottage cheese sauce combined with sautéed zucchini noodles for a light, flavorful dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Zucchini Noodles

01 - 4 medium zucchinis, spiralized
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Alfredo Sauce

05 - 1 1/2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
06 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1/2 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened non-dairy
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
13 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese

# Method Steps:

01 - Pat the spiralized zucchini noodles dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini noodles, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until just tender but still firm. Transfer to a colander to drain excess liquid.
03 - In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, Parmesan, milk, and nutmeg. Blend until smooth and creamy.
04 - In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Pour the blended sauce into the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes until warmed through and thickened slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Add the zucchini noodles to the sauce and toss gently to coat evenly. Heat for 1 to 2 minutes, just until everything is warmed through.
07 - Divide among plates and garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes decadent and creamy without the guilt, which means you can actually enjoy your dinner instead of overthinking every bite.
  • The whole thing comes together in 25 minutes, perfect for those nights when you're hungry but exhausted.
  • It's secretly loaded with protein from the cottage cheese, so you stay satisfied for hours.
02 -
  • Do not skip the step of drying your zucchini noodles, because soggy noodles will completely undermine all your efforts and turn your beautiful plate into a watery situation.
  • Blending the cottage cheese until completely smooth is non-negotiable if you want people to believe this is actual Alfredo and not some health food impostor.
03 -
  • Keep the heat on your sauce low and stir constantly so the cottage cheese doesn't separate or get grainy, which is the one thing that can go wrong here.
  • If your sauce seems too thick, thin it with a splash more milk rather than cream, keeping the whole thing light and elegant.
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