Heart-Healthy Classic Alfredo Sauce
Indulge in the creamy decadence of Alfredo sauce without the guilt with our Heart-Healthy Classic Alfredo Sauce recipe. This lighter twist on the traditional favorite uses extra-virgin olive oil, skim milk, and reduced-fat Parmesan cheese to create a velvety texture that’s packed with flavor but lower in saturated fats. Nutritional yeast adds a savory, cheesy depth, while whole wheat flour helps achieve a luscious consistency. Sautéed garlic infuses the sauce with aromatic richness, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley provides the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this healthy Alfredo sauce pairs beautifully with whole-grain pasta for a comforting yet nutritious meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, it’s the ultimate creamy pasta upgrade without compromising your health goals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup skim milk
- 1 cup reduced-fat Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Sprinkle the whole wheat flour over the sautéed garlic and stir continuously for about 1 minute to form a paste and eliminate raw flour taste.
Gradually whisk in the low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth and the skim milk. Cook, whisking often, until the mixture begins to thicken, approximately 3-5 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the grated reduced-fat Parmesan cheese, ensuring it melts smoothly into the sauce.
Add the nutritional yeast and freshly ground black pepper, stirring until fully incorporated and the sauce is creamy.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and taste for seasoning, adjusting with more pepper if desired.
Serve the Heart-Healthy Alfredo sauce immediately over your favorite whole grain pasta, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for an added burst of flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1414 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.0 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.6 g | 258% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 245 mg | 82% | |
| Sodium | 4445 mg | 193% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.1 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.5 g | ||
| Protein | 114.6 g | 229% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 3243 mg | 249% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1364 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
