Low Fat Creamy Cottage Cheese Sauce
Elevate your meals with this lush yet guilt-free Low Fat Creamy Cottage Cheese Sauce, a quick and versatile recipe that’s ready in just 10 minutes! Blending together low-fat cottage cheese, skim milk, and a hint of garlic and onion powder creates a velvety base that’s rich in flavor without the added heaviness. Grated Parmesan cheese adds a touch of indulgence, while fresh parsley brightens every bite. Perfect as a sauce for pasta, a topping for steamed vegetables, or a healthy dip, this creamy delight is a go-to for low-calorie, high-protein cooking. Whether you’re seeking a lighter alternative to traditional cheese sauces or a quick dinner fix, this recipe delivers wholesome goodness in every spoonful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Low-fat cottage cheese
- 0.5 cup Skim milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley
Instructions
Begin by placing the low-fat cottage cheese, skim milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a blender.
Blend the mixture on high speed until it becomes smooth and creamy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Transfer the blended mixture to a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the cheese melts and the sauce is heated through, about 3 to 5 minutes. Do not let it boil.
Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the freshly chopped parsley.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Serve immediately over your favorite pasta, steamed vegetables, or use as a delectable dip.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
279 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.4 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 41 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 1540 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.4 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.5 g | ||
| Protein | 33.6 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 519 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 538 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
