LOWER FAT CREAMY ALFREDO SAUCE/WHITE SAUCE

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If you are searching for a delicious lower fat white sauce or alfredo sauce don't look any further this one is it! ---serve over cooked pasta passing more Parmesan cheese at the table, adjust the garlic to suit taste

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Sauces

Time 9m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups fat-free chicken broth (room temperature)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (can use more)
1 pinch cayenne pepper (to taste) (optional)
1/3 cup philadelphia light cream cheese spread
6 tablespoons grated reduced-fat parmesan cheese, divided
1 pinch nutmeg
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
salt (to taste) (optional)

Steps:

  • In a saucepan whisk together the broth with flour, garlic powder and a pinch cayenne pepper until smooth.
  • Mix in cream cheese spread, 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and pinch nutmeg until smooth, bring to a simmer and cook about 3 minutes whisking/mixing continuously until combined, thickened and heated through.
  • Mix in remaining 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese.
  • Season with black pepper to taste.
  • Serve over cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.4, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 7.5, Sodium 192.9, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 1.9

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