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Healthy Alfredo Sauce

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This Healthy Alfredo Sauce offers a lighter take on a classic dish, maintaining that rich, creamy flavor with healthier ingredients. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for busy nights or meal prep.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (or arrowroot starch/tapioca flour)
  • 1 ¼ cups skim milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
  • 4 oz (½ cup) low-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (more to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 12 oz favorite pasta noodles (fettuccine, spaghetti, etc.)

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  • Pour in skim milk and whisk in cornstarch until smooth.
  • Add low-fat cream cheese, whisking until melted and incorporated.
  • Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until the cheese melts.
  • Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, stirring to coat each noodle.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with parsley if desired.

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Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Adjust seasonings to taste while cooking.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 250
  • Fat: 7
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 16
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 6
  • Cholesterol: 15