Alfredo Sauce Without Heavy Cream
Alfredo Sauce Without Heavy Cream offers the rich flavor and creamy texture of traditional Alfredo sauce with fewer calories and less fat. By replacing heavy cream with milk and thickening with a roux, this sauce remains satisfyingly delicious while being lighter on the waistline. Versatile and easy to make, it's perfect for pasta dishes, pizzas, or as a decadent dip.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 clove garlic crushed or grated
- 1 cup milk whole milk, low-fat milk, or almond milk
- ½ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano or parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional add-ins: Italian seasoning parsley, spinach, mushrooms, grilled chicken, shrimp, or salmon
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt the butter over low heat. Add the crushed or grated garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in the flour, whisking continuously to form a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the roux is golden brown.
- Gradually pour in the milk while whisking vigorously to combine with the roux. Continue whisking until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce becomes creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and add any optional ingredients as desired, allowing them to warm through in the sauce.
- If serving with pasta, ensure the pasta is cooked to al dente, then drain and fold into the sauce until well coated.
- Serve the creamy Alfredo sauce immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan or parsley.
Notes
Nutrition Facts for 1 Serving:
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sodium: 280mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 8g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 4g
- Protein: 8g
