Light Alfredo Sauce
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  • Minutes to Prepare:
  • Minutes to Cook:
  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil4 cloves garlic, minced2 cups skim milk1 cup chicken broth3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour1/2 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. black pepper1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and saute until golden brown.

In a small saucepan, stir together milk, chicken broth, flour, salt and pepper over low heat until smooth and thick. Stir into garlic. Continue to cook over medium low heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce is thick. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 71.3
  • Total Fat: 3.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 6.8 mg
  • Sodium: 407.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 4.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
  • Protein: 5.0 g

Member Reviews
  • CHCCAMARO
     OMG! You would not know this was healthy unless you already knew...it tastes so good I felt guilty afterwards! I mixed fresh mushrooms and broccoli in with the sauce and served it with a grilled chicken breast over whole wheat Penne Pasta and it was DELICIOUS!!!!!!! A definite keeper! - 8/24/08
  • GENTLEMANIAC
     This was absolutely OUTSTANDING!!! I cannot remember the last time I ate, let alone made, alfredo sauce because of the high fat ~ THIS recipe however, has changed my mind forever! Doubled the recipe, used 2 cups evaporated skim milk plus too plus skim milk ~ did not double garlic ~ DELISH! - 1/4/11
  • JESCBLUEEYES912
     Are you kidding me! This was AMAZING! When I was looking for an alfredo sauce recipe online that was..wait for it ....990 calories per serving!!!!! Then finding this one for 80 cals just goes to show you that cooking light does not mean less flavor! - 4/19/12
  • LOVEBLUSHES
     I made this tonight and WOW! This was so easy and SO good. I added chicken and 1 extra table spoon flour. YUM! I will use this from now on. The family LOVED it! - 1/22/09
  • CD13487612
     Overall, a keeper. It was really good and very easy, especially for a lighter version of a dish I love so much! I know it added more cals and stuff, but it took an extra 3T of flour and it was the perfect thickness. I also added shrimp and imitation crab. My new go-to alfredo recipe! Thanks! - 2/1/13
  • FISHGUT3
     thanks - 3/6/20
  • STCLAIR56
     Thought this was an excellant light version for an alfredo Galrlic was a bit strong but I like garlic. I followed the receipe but had to add a TBSPof flour at the end to thicken properly. I thought was good as is but would like a bit more cheese. Good sauce for pasta or veggies. Will do again.
    - 11/17/18
  • 1CRAZYDOG
     Thank you! This is delicious. Good on zoodles, too. - 4/22/18
  • NEMODUCK
     Great Alfredo recipe, and low cal. Perfect. - 3/18/18
  • ONEDAY_ILLWIN
     Tastes great. - 11/14/17
  • NAVVAN
     My husband said it was the best Alfredo I've ever made! I used 2% cause that's what we drink, and used garlic salt instead of normal salt. Delicious and will definitely make again! - 12/6/16
  • BROWNEYESCURLY
     very tasty will make again - 1/11/14
  • CD11778277
     This recipe is brilliant. I used goat milk instead of skim milk, but otherwise followed it precisely. You would never know the difference between this and a full fat recipe. Kudos to the chef! - 5/13/13
  • CD13803226
     Made this with chicken, broccoli and thickened with corn starch. Used additional seasonings like parsley and Mrs. Dash and put over gluten free fetticine noodles. Yummy!! Definitely will make again and use with shrimp. So GLAD it is HEALTHY!! - 3/30/13
  • WOMAN15R
     LOVE THIS!It feels like comfort food, at a fraction of the guilt! I added a little more flour to thicken more and used dried garlic powder instead of fresh, so I didn't use any oil. I served with shrimp, broccoli and mushrooms over whole wheat pasta. Hubby and I loved it- we'll make again! - 3/9/13
  • TAMMIESANDEL
     I just made this for dinner - and it was VERY tasty while still staying healthy. Will for sure be making it again. I did have to add some corn starch to thicken it a bit. My husband & 2 sons LOVED it!!! Thanks for sharing!! - 2/16/13
  • DEEDS1313
     Meh, not the greatest. Had to doctor it quite a bit to get some decent flavor. - 2/12/13
  • SMILELEE
     Delish! My fam and I loved this! - 7/31/12
  • CD12033606
     Loved it and so easy to make. - 6/15/12
  • SOOKIE
     Not sure what the serving size is - used 1/3 c per 2/3 c of pasta. I thought is just was okay. DH loved it for its lightness. I added shrimp at the end. Will make again. - 6/8/12
  • JALVA24
     This sauce was sooo yummy. I LOVE alfredo sauce and found this a good substitute to the full fat version. I did add another tbsp of flour to help thicken it and still would have preferred it a little thicken. But definitely satisfied my pasta craving. - 3/21/12
  • BRYANWCOPELAND
     Loved it! Will make again. I did use 1 tbsp of corn startch to further thicken it, but that did the trick! - 3/1/12
  • RIVERSFLOW1
     This was indeed a yummy, easy & quick recipe. I would make it again.
    Thanks! - 2/3/12
  • SPARKY-55
     I had no garlic on hand, so skipped the first step completely and added garlic powder instead. I served it over turkey scallopini and whole wheat fetuccini. Yum!
    Handsfree tip: I used a'Stir Crazy' battery operated stirrer and was able to cook the rest of the meal as the sauce stirred itself. - 1/25/12
  • MCCRISP
     Would have loved to try this but the sauce just would not thicken - 1/24/12



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