Vegetarian Creamy Cottage Cheese Sauce

Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of this Vegetarian Creamy Cottage Cheese Sauce, a versatile and wholesome addition to your culinary repertoire. Made with protein-packed cottage cheese, a luscious roux of butter and flour, and perfectly seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, and a hint of nutmeg, this sauce brings luxurious creaminess without heavy cream. A splash of lemon juice adds a bright, zesty note, while fresh parsley ties it all together for a fresh and herby finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick yet elegant sauce is ideal for draping over pasta, dressing up steamed vegetables, or serving as a savory dip. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this vegetarian delight combines comfort and sophistication in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.125 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the flour to the melted butter and whisk continuously for about 1-2 minutes to form a roux. Make sure the mixture is smooth and pale golden without darkening.

Step 3

Gradually add the milk to the roux, whisking constantly to prevent any lumps from forming. Continue to cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg to the sauce. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and add the cottage cheese to the sauce. Using a whisk or immersion blender, blend the cottage cheese into the sauce until smooth and creamy.

Step 6

Add the lemon juice and continue to stir until completely incorporated.

Step 7

Let the sauce simmer on low heat for another 2-3 minutes to develop flavors.

Step 8

Before serving, stir in the fresh chopped parsley.

Step 9

Serve the Vegetarian Creamy Cottage Cheese Sauce warm over your favorite pasta, steamed vegetables, or use as a delicious dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(558.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	604.6

Total Fat 35.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 105.6mg	0%
Sodium 1777.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g	0%
Total Sugars 30.9g
Protein 26.7g	0%

Vitamin D 117.0IU	0%
Calcium 458.9mg	0%
Iron 1.6mg	0%
Potassium 679.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.0%

Protein: 17.2%

Carbs: 31.9%