Best Healthy And Tasty Alfredo Sauce Recipes

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HEALTHY AND TASTY ALFREDO SAUCE



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Your guests will think they are eating the real thing wih all those calories, but surprise this is full of that flavour but good for your heart. Add your choice of 2 cups cooked seafood or cooked chicken to the sauce.

Provided by Sageca

Categories     Onions

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon low-fat margarine
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 shallot, chopped
1 cup mushroom, sliced (optional)
2 tablespoons flour
350 ml carnation fat-free evaporated milk
salt and pepper
1 roasted red pepper, sliced
2 cups cooked seafood or 2 cups chicken
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
4 cups cooked linguine

Steps:

  • In a large skillet heat margarine and oil. Add onions and shallots; cook until translucent.
  • Add mushrooms if using and cook another 5 minutes or until they.
  • are cooked. An alternative to mushrooms could be zucchini, broccoli, asparagus;your choice.
  • In a small bowl stir together flour and 1/2 cup evaporated milk.
  • Meanwhile add rest of milk to your vegetables and simmer.
  • Add flour mixture and blend together. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add cooked seafood or chicken, parsley and roasted red pepper and stir until they are heated through. Just before serving gently stir in Parmesan cheese.
  • Spoon over cooked linquini.
  • Have the pepper mill as well as freshly grated parmesan on the table.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.7, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 14.7, Sodium 302.1, Carbohydrate 60, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 12.3, Protein 20.7

HEALTHY ALFREDO SAUCE



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This Healthy Alfredo Sauce is creamy, delicious, and full of flavor without all the extra fat and calories! Made with almond milk, this Alfredo Recipe is the perfect way to enjoy your favorite pasta dinner on the 21 Day Fix.

Provided by Nancylynn

Categories     Sauce

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4-5 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 tsp of olive oil or olive oil spray
4 tsp butter, vegan butter, or ghee
4 tsp gluten free or whole wheat flour
1 3/4 cup original unsweetened almond or cashew milk
1/4 cup freshly shredded white cheddar cheese, packed in tight
1/3 cup freshly shredded Parmesan Reggiano cheese, packed in tight
2 T Pecorino Romano cheese (or just sub extra Parmesan cheese)
Fresh ground pepper
1/4 tsp salt + more to taste
a dash of nutmeg and fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat a ceramic or stainless steel pan over medium low heat. Add in olive oil and garlic. Stir until fragrant, then add in butter.
  • Slowly whisk in flour until well combined with the butter and garlic.
  • While whisking, slowly add in 1 ½ cups of almond milk. Increase heat to medium and allow milk and flour to thicken for several minutes.
  • Once your roux is thickened, reduce heat to low and add in all the cheese, stirring well until the sauce is creamy.
  • If your sauce is too thick, stir in the additional milk. Remove from heat.
  • Add in ¼ tsp of salt (or to taste) and a sprinkle of pepper. Serve with noodles, veggies, and or your favorite protein and top with extra parmesan and garnish with fresh parsley and a pinch of nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize about 1/3 cup, Calories 144 calories, Sugar 0.2 g, Sodium 420.3 mg, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 6.1 g, Cholesterol 25 mg

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