Healthier Quick and Easy Alfredo Sauce

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This alfredo is great just a little lighter than before. Not as rich but still so tasty. Great when served with whole wheat noodles.

Submitted by Anonymous

Updated on September 20, 2022

13

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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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

Directions

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.

Editor's Notes:

This sauce will thicken rapidly as it cooks - thin with additional milk if cooked for too long.

This recipe is a healthier version of Quick and Easy Alfredo Sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

385	Calories
25g	Fat
12g	Carbs
29g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 385
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g	31%
Saturated Fat 15g	76%
Cholesterol 75mg	25%
Sodium 1089mg	47%
Total Carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 29g	58%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 733mg	56%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 355mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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