Best Healthy And Tasty Alfredo Sauce Recipes

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HEALTHY ALFREDO SAUCE



Healthy Alfredo Sauce image

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

HEALTHY AND CREAMY CHICKEN ALFREDO RECIPE BY TASTY



Healthy And Creamy Chicken Alfredo Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, skinless boneless chicken thigh, garlic, ground pepper, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cremini mushroom, yellow onion, all purpose flour, unsalted butter, nutmeg, italian seasoning, fresh thyme, whole milk, heavy cream, unsalted chicken stock, fettuccine pasta, fresh parsley, shredded parmesan cheese

Provided by Luna Regina

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
12 oz skinless boneless chicken thigh
1 teaspoon garlic
½ teaspoon ground pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
8 oz cremini mushroom
4 oz yellow onion
⅓ cup all purpose flour
½ tablespoon unsalted butter
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
½ teaspoon fresh thyme
½ cup whole milk
¼ cup heavy cream
1 cup unsalted chicken stock
6 oz fettuccine pasta, cooked
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
¾ oz shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Season the chicken thighs with ¼ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon of thyme. Let them sit for 15 minutes.
  • Bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and stir occasionally. Boil until al dente (8-10 minutes) and drain immediately.
  • Sear the chicken thighs in 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over low heat for about 12 - 15 minutes until they're golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pot and slice it into strips.
  • Stir-fry the mushrooms with ½ tablespoon of olive oil. Once the mushrooms are cooked, transfer them into a small bowl.
  • Add butter to the same pot, then saute onion and garlic for 3 minutes. Add in flour, chicken broth, milk, and heavy cream. Season the mixture with the remaining salt, , thyme, pepper, nutmeg, and Italian seasoning. Then bring to a boil.
  • Add the pasta and mushrooms and reduce to a simmer for an extra 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in the parmesan cheese and parsley to the pot. Stir so it combines into the mixture. Add chicken to the pot.
  • Serve. Garnish with fresh parsley and pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 688 calories, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 32 grams, Sugar 7 grams

HEALTHY AND TASTY ALFREDO SAUCE



Healthy and Tasty Alfredo Sauce image

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

HEALTHIER CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



Healthier Chicken Alfredo Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breasts, salt, pepper, garlic, flour, chicken broth, skim milk, salt, pepper, spinach, whole grain penne pasta, parmesan cheese

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 chicken breasts, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup skim milk, or milk of choice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 cups spinach
2 cups whole grain penne pasta, cooked
¼ cup parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil over a skillet and add chicken. Season with salt and pepper, and cook 5-8 minutes, or until no longer pink.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add the garlic and sauté for one minute over medium heat.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the garlic and slowly add in the chicken stock.
  • Quickly stir to avoid lumps.
  • Add in the skim milk, stir ,and allow to reach a boil to thicken sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Once the sauce is thickened, add in the spinach and stir until wilted.
  • Remove from heat and add in the cooked penne, chicken, and parmesan. Stir to coat.
  • Top with fresh parmesan.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 722 calories, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 7 grams

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