Healthy Alfredo Sauce
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Healthy Alfredo Sauce
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This secretly healthy Alfredo sauce is irresistibly creamy and rich, without any heavy cream or butter. Ready in under 20 minutes, it's lightened up with low-fat cream cheese, parmesan, and skim milk—making it the perfect choice for a quick and easy weeknight dinner!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 large clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch you can also use arrowroot starch or tapioca flour
- 1 ¼ cups skim milk or unsweetened almond milk
- 4 oz (½ cup) low-fat cream cheese also called Neufchatel cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 oz favorite pasta noodles fettuccine, spaghetti, ribbon are the best
Instructions
- Boil a pot of water with salt and cook your favorite pasta noodles according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and add minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute until the garlic becomes fragrant and just starts to turn golden.
- Slowly pour in the milk and sprinkle cornstarch over it. Lightly whisk the cornstarch into the milk, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.
- Whisk in the cream cheese until "melted."
- Stir in the grated Parmesan, salt, and black pepper until the Parmesan cheese is fully melted.
- Once the noodles are cooked, add them to the creamy sauce and stir to combine. Garnish with some fresh parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- Don’t Overheat: Avoid boiling the sauce once the cream cheese and Parmesan are added to prevent curdling. Keep the heat at a gentle simmer.
- Gluten-Free: You can make this alfredo sauce 100% gluten-free by using gluten-free starch and pasta alternatives.
- Cream Cheese: You can use blended cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, or regular cream cheese instead.
- Skim Milk: Unsweetened almond milk, 2% milk, whole milk, or a dairy-free alternative can substitute for skim milk.
- Cornstarch: Arrowroot starch or tapioca flour can be used instead of cornstarch.
- Make it Vegan: Use vegan cream cheese and a plant-based parmesan blend.
- Fresh Parmesan: For the best flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese (from a block of REAL Parmigiano Reggiano). Pre-grated options often contain anti-caking agents, which can affect the sauce’s texture.
- Storing: Refrigerate any leftover Alfredo pasta in an airtight container. Ensure it’s properly sealed to prevent the sauce from drying out. Consume within 2-3 days for the best quality.
- Reheating: To reheat Alfredo pasta, gently warm it on the stovetop over low to medium heat. Add a splash of milk or broth to maintain creaminess. Alternatively, use a microwave, reheating in short intervals and stirring to distribute heat evenly. Adjust the consistency with a bit of liquid if needed.
- Nutritional information is just for the sauce. I like pairing my sauce with chicken or protein plus pasta to add an extra 11 grams of protein per serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
183kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
643mg
(27%)
Potassium
226mg
(6%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
422IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
256mg
(26%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 643mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 422IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 256mg | 26% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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