Low Fat Lite Alfredo Sauce
Indulge in creamy comfort without the guilt with this Low Fat Lite Alfredo Sauce! Crafted with wholesome ingredients like skim milk, light cream cheese, and low-sodium chicken broth, this velvety sauce delivers all the rich, savory flavors you crave in a healthier package. Enhanced with garlic and onion powder for depth and finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes. Perfect for draping over tender pasta, roasted veggies, or lean proteins, it’s a versatile, low-calorie option that doesn’t skimp on taste. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant touch and savor every guilt-free bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted chicken broth (low sodium optional)
- 1 cup Skim milk
- 4 ounces Light cream cheese
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, heat the chicken broth over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the skim milk and light cream cheese. Stir frequently until the cream cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, and stir to combine.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the sauce while stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
Increase the heat to medium and continue stirring until the sauce starts to thicken, about 3–5 minutes.
Once the sauce has reached your desired thickness, remove it from the heat and taste for seasoning. Adjust with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve warm over your favorite pasta, steamed vegetables, or as desired. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, if using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
533 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.1 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.5 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 109 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 1824 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.0 g | ||
| Protein | 35.1 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 958 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 817 mg | 17% | |
*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.
