Healthy Red Pepper Alfredo
User Reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
476 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian
Healthy Red Pepper Alfredo
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This Healthy Alfredo Sauce is everything you want in comfort food, it is cheesy, creamy, and spicy—all the taste of regular Alfredo, with fewer calories!
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Ingredients
- 6 red peppers halved, with all the seeds and membrane removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 white onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup half and half
- 1/4 cup low fat cream cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon basil minced
- Salt and red pepper flakes to taste
- 1 pound pasta cooked
- Fresh basil and parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Turn oven on to broil.
- Cover a baking sheet with foil and place the red pepper halves on the sheet, inside facing down.
- Broil for 10-15 minutes, until outside skin is blackened.
- Remove peppers from baking sheet and place in a gallon-sized ziplock bag for 10 minutes, seal.
- While peppers are steaming, in a large skillet cook the onion in the olive oil until onions are soft.
- Remove peppers from bag, peel off the skin (it should come off easily with your fingers), and chop the peppers.
- Add the peppers and garlic to the onion.
- Place mixture into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Melt the butter in the same skillet and then add the blended mixture.
- Add broth, milk, half and half, and cream cheese. Whisk until smooth and combined.
- Let simmer until the mixture thickens (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add parmesan cheese, basil, salt and red pepper flakes. Whisk until combined.
- Serve sauce over cooked pasta and garnish with fresh basil and parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Red peppers are high in vitamin C and potassium, if you are looking for a boost in fiber and calcium, try adding vegetables like broccoli and asparagus to your dish. And for another bit of green, try garnishing with a sprinkle of fresh parsley!
- Storage:
- Your homemade Alfredo sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days and reheated in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
476kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
370mg
(15%)
Potassium
535mg
(15%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
4024IU
(80%)
Vitamin C
156mg
(173%)
Calcium
168mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 476 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 476kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 535mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 4024IU | 80% |
| Vitamin C | 156mg | 173% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
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Overall Rating
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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