Lighter Lemon Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Name: Lighter Lemon Alfredo Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; ¼ cup butter; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ½ cup low-fat milk; ¼ cup neufchatel cheese (or cream cheese); ¼ cup parmesan cheese; ¼ cup mozzarella cheese; ½ cup chicken broth; ½ cup lemon juice (fresh); salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ cup low-fat milk
¼ cup neufchatel cheese (or cream cheese)
¼ cup parmesan cheese
¼ cup mozzarella cheese
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup lemon juice (fresh)
salt and pepper

1
Saute olive oil, butter, garlic and red pepper flakes in small sauce pan over medium heat until garlic is slightly browned.
2
Put milk, neufchatel cheese, and half of the Parmesan cheese in a food processor.
3
Blend until creamy and add to pan, stir well.
4
Next, add the chicken broth and lemon juice.
5
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6
Just before serving, add the remaining parmesan and the mozzarella, stirring until melted and the sauce is well blended.
7
Serve over hot cooked pasta as desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ cup butter, 2 garlic cloves, minced, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Lighter Lemon Alfredo Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lighter Lemon Alfredo Sauce

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