Lightened-Up Alfredo Sauce
Creamy, garlicky, and comforting, without the heavy cream or butter. This version is smooth, flavorful, and reheats like a dream with no breaking or clumping.
Creamy, garlicky, and comforting, without the heavy cream or butter. This version is smooth, flavorful, and reheats like a dream (no breaking or clumping). It’s everything you love about Alfredo, minus the post-dinner regret.
🧄 Ingredients
- 3 wedges Laughing Cow Light cheese
- 30g shredded Parmesan cheese (about ⅓ cup)
- 200g cottage cheese (about ¾ cup, blend until smooth if not using a cooking blender)
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced (adjust to taste)
- ~2 oz milk (start small and adjust for desired consistency)
📃 Directions
- Add everything to your blender.
→ If using a cooking blender, run the sauce setting.
→ If using a regular blender, blend until smooth, then gently warm on the stovetop. - Pour over your favorite pasta, roasted veggies, or protein.
- Try not to eat it straight from the blender. (No judgment if you do.)
🥩 Protein Pairing Suggestions
This Alfredo plays well with just about anything, especially if you’re a garlic lover:
- Frozen Chicken: Breaded or not, Real Good breaded chicken works great.
- Rotisserie Chicken: Perfect for busy nights, just shred and reheat.
- Smoked Chicken or Pork: Adds depth without needing extra seasoning.
- Pan-Seared or Air-Fried Chicken Breasts or Thighs: Slice thin and serve over roasted potatoes, pasta, on pizza, or steamed veggies.
🥦 Optional Add-Ins
Want to sneak in some green or change up the flavor? Try:
- Lightly sautéed spinach
- Roasted broccoli
- Add some cherry tomatoes (I like to cook them until they burst, if I'm in a hurry, I cook and smash)
- Add some sun dried tomato or pesto/pesto seasoning
- Or just keep it classic and garlicky. You’re the boss here.
Recipe card
Lightened-Up Alfredo Sauce
Ingredients
Instructions
- Add everything to your blender. If using a cooking blender, run the sauce setting. If using a regular blender, blend until smooth, then gently warm on the stovetop.
- Pour over your favorite pasta, roasted veggies, or protein.
- Try not to eat it straight from the blender. (No judgment if you do.)


