How to Make Healthier Quick and Easy Alfredo Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Alfredo sauce is a classic, creamy and rich sauce that is often served with pasta dishes. However, traditional alfredo sauce is loaded with heavy cream, butter, and cheese, making it a heavy and high-calorie sauce. This healthier version of the quick and easy alfredo sauce is just as creamy and delicious, but without all the guilt. It's the perfect way to enjoy a classic comfort food dish without the extra calories and fat.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 (8 ounce) package fat-free cream cheese
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 cups non-fat milk
  • 6 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Melt butter in a non-stick saucepan over medium heat; melt cream cheese and garlic powder in butter, whisking Pour in milk, a little at a time, whisking to smooth out lumps. Stir in Parmesan cheese and pepper until smooth.
  • Remove from heat when sauce reaches a creamy and thick consistency, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    385 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 75mg
    • Sodium: 1089mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 733mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 355mg