Description
This healthy Alfredo sauce is a creamy, comforting, and easy recipe that transforms your favorite pasta into a lighter yet satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Add flour and stir continuously for about 1 minute to form a light roux.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, making sure no lumps form.
- Pour in the broth and continue stirring until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Reduce heat to low and gently stir in the Greek yogurt.
- Add Parmesan cheese gradually, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Let the sauce simmer for 2–3 minutes until it reaches desired consistency.
- Stir in fresh parsley and remove from heat.
- Serve immediately with pasta, chicken, or vegetables.
Notes
- Perfect for a quick dinner or healthy snack.
- Use fresh parsley for better flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Healthy Alfredo Sauce, low fat sauce, creamy pasta sauce