Low-fat alfredo sauce is a healthier option than traditional sauce, but it’s best to make it at home to avoid high salt levels in jarred varieties. Recipes vary, but typically use reduced-fat milk, small amounts of butter, flour, and grated Parmesan. Adding garlic, parsley, or low-fat cream cheese can enhance flavor. Serve with whole-wheat pasta or grilled chicken/seafood, or pour over vegetables like broccoli.
Alfredo’s rich, creamy sauce is a delicious topping for pasta, chicken, and seafood, but sadly, it’s quite high in fat because it’s made with butter and cream. Low-fat alfredo sauce is a healthier option for many people because it reduces calorie and fat counts, yet retains the cheesy taste. In most cases, it’s a good idea to make low-fat alfredo sauce at home; jarred varieties might be easier, but it can be difficult to find low-fat varieties, and those that reduce the fat content typically increase the salt level to compensate.
There are several recipes for low-fat alfredo sauce that can be found online. The specific ingredients and measurements for these recipes vary, and it can be fun to experiment a bit to see what works well. There are some common substitutions, however. First, the heavy cream found in a traditional alfredo sauce is typically replaced with reduced-fat or skim milk; some recipes also call for reduced-fat condensed milk. If butter is included in the recipe, it’s usually a very small amount to add some flavor without adding too much fat.
Flour is used to thicken and grated Parmesan is typically used for flavor. For some people, this simple recipe is enough to make a low-fat alfredo sauce for pasta. Others will add extra ingredients for flavor; minced garlic, for example, can be a great choice. Parsley, or a sprinkle of salt and pepper, can also add some zest to the recipe. To make it richer and creamier, some recipes also call for the addition of low-fat cream cheese, but this will increase the fat content, so it’s a less common inclusion and should be used sparingly.
Making low-fat alfredo sauce at home doesn’t take long, though it’s important to keep an eye on it and keep stirring to make sure it doesn’t burn. Many people will then serve it with whole-wheat pasta to keep it healthier; it’s also delicious with grilled chicken or seafood. Mixing vegetables with pasta, such as broccoli or pepperoni, and then pouring low-fat alfredo sauce over them is another excellent choice. Kids are often a big fan of cheese sauce on vegetables, for example, and this can be a great way to get them to eat their veggies without adding a lot of fat to them.
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