Low Fat Garlic Cream Sauce
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of this *Low Fat Garlic Cream Sauce* without any of the guilt! Bursting with the bold, aromatic flavors of fresh garlic and finished with a subtle hint of Parmesan, this lighter take on traditional cream sauce is the perfect companion for pasta, vegetables, or lean proteins. Made with low-fat milk and just a touch of olive oil, it achieves its creamy texture with a quick flour roux—no heavy cream needed! Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s the ideal solution for busy weeknights when you want something comforting yet wholesome. Garnished with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, this versatile sauce will elevate your favorite dishes while keeping things light and healthy. Perfect for health-conscious foodies searching for a "low fat cream sauce" or "easy garlic sauce recipe"!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-fat milk
- 0.5 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Mince the garlic cloves finely.
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but not browned.
Lower the heat to medium-low and add the flour to the saucepan. Stir continuously for 1 minute to form a paste and remove the raw flour taste.
Slowly whisk in the low-fat milk and broth, ensuring there are no lumps.
Raise the heat back to medium and bring the sauce to a gentle boil, stirring frequently until it thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese, mixing until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh parsley.
Serve immediately over your favorite dish or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
552 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.6 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 58 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 2205 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.6 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.6 g | ||
| Protein | 28.5 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 913 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 313 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.
