Healthy Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Healthy Alfredo Sauce Recipe

from showmetheyummy.com
15 min

This Healthy Alfredo Sauce is a lightened up version of a classic (helloooo only 130 calories per serving). Made with greek yogurt, skim milk, and parmesan!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup broth (vegetable or chicken)
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 1/2 cup non fat plain greek yogurt (room temperature)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1-2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Sprinkle with cornstarch and cook for one minute, stirring constantly.

  3. 3

    While whisking, slowly add in broth and milk.

  4. 4

    Continue whisking to combine until smooth.

  5. 5

    Raise heat to medium high and bring the mixture to a simmer.

  6. 6

    Once simmering, simmer for about 2 minutes, until it starts to thickened, again, whisking constantly.

  7. 7

    Remove from heat and little by little, whisk in greek yogurt.

  8. 8

    Once combined, place back on the heat (medium) and stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

  9. 9

    Bring to a simmer and simmer for an additional 2 minutes, whisking constantly.

  10. 10

    Serve over pasta* immediately or let cool completely (so it can thicken) and serve as a pizza sauce and enjoy!

  11. 11

    If not using immediately, store in airtight container in fridge.