Description
A lighter version of classic Alfredo sauce, this creamy skinny Alfredo is rich in flavor but lower in calories and fat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups low-fat milk
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until warm.
- In a separate pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Whisk in flour to form a roux.
- Slowly add warm milk, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve over pasta or vegetables.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra depth.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg