Low Fat Classic Marsala Sauce
Transform your meals with the rich, sophisticated flavors of this Low Fat Classic Marsala Sauce—a healthier spin on the traditional Italian favorite. Crafted with aromatic garlic, shallots, and the robust sweetness of Marsala wine, this sauce achieves a velvety texture through a simple cornstarch slurry, eliminating the need for heavy cream. Infused with fresh thyme and perfectly balanced with low-sodium chicken broth, its light yet indulgent profile makes it ideal for pairing with sautéed chicken, pasta, or roasted vegetables. Ready in just 30 minutes and free from unnecessary fats, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality taste that's perfect for guilt-free, gourmet dining at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Shallots, finely chopped
- 1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup Marsala wine
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped shallots to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they become fragrant and translucent, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and Marsala wine, bringing the mixture to a boil.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water to create a slurry.
Slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the boiling sauce, whisking constantly to prevent lumps, until the sauce begins to thicken.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reduces slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
Stir in the chopped fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Remove the sauce from the heat and let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving over your favorite dish like chicken or pasta.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
675 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.5 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 677 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.7 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 317 mg | 7% | |
*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.
