WWLTMOM 'S ALFREDO SAUCE MADE LIGHTER

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Wwltmom 's Alfredo Sauce Made Lighter image

This is a modification of Recipe #258784. Note: This recipe calls for arrowroot or cornstarch- the amounts are different so make sure you use the proper amount for the thickener you are using.

Provided by Nyteglori

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups low fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup non-fat powdered milk
1 1/2 cups skim milk
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
1 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
1 1/2 tablespoons arrowroot or 1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 cup cold water
1/8 teaspoon butter flavoring (optional)
salt, to taste
white pepper, to taste
16 ounces pasta, cooked according to package directions
fresh parsley, snipped, divided

Steps:

  • Blend cottage cheese with powdered milk until smooth.
  • Combine milk, garlic and cottage cheese mixture in 1 1/2 quart saucepan. Heat until warm, but do not boil.
  • Dissolve arrowroot in cold water. Stir or whisk the cold mixture into, milk mixture.
  • Bring liquid to a simmer and simmer over low heat 5 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in parmesan cheese, salt and white pepper.
  • Stir until just combined. Overstirring can make it thin again.
  • Toss with hot pasta; sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.

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