Low-Fat Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Name: Low-Fat Alfredo Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic; 1 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes, to taste (optional); 1 tablespoon oil; 2 cups nonfat milk or 2 cups 1% low-fat milk; 1 cup fat-free chicken broth; 4 tablespoons flour (for a thinner sauce use 3 tablespoons); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste); salt; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (can use more)

Servings: persons

1 onion, finely chopped
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
1 tablespoon oil
2 cups nonfat milk or 2 cups 1% low-fat milk
1 cup fat-free chicken broth
4 tablespoons flour (for a thinner sauce use 3 tablespoons)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
salt
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (can use more)

1
In a small skillet heat oil over medium heat; add in onion and saute for about 10 minutes or until lightly browned; add in the garlic and chili flakes the last 2 minutes of cooking (the onions must be lightly browned!).
2
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan whisk/stir together milk, chicken broth, flour and black pepper over low heat until smooth, thickened and heated though.
3
Add the the onion/garlic mixture to the prepared sauce; mix until heated through.
4
Add/mix in Parmesan cheese and season with salt if desired.
5
Serve over cooked pasta.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes, to taste (optional), 1 tablespoon oil, and more.

Yes, Low-Fat 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.

Low-Fat Alfredo Sauce

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