Healthy Alfredo Sauce
A light, creamy healthy Alfredo sauce made without heavy cream, using broth, a little cornstarch, Parmesan, and yogurt. It’s higher in protein, comes together in under 10 minutes, and tastes rich enough to serve over any pasta or chicken.
- Total Time8 minutes
- Yield6 servings 1x
- DietGluten-Free, Low Calorie
Ingredients
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- 2 large cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp oil (for frying)
- 3/4 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt or Greek yogurt (unsweetened)
Instructions
- Sauté the Garlic: Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Add the garlic and sauté 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant (do not brown).
- Thicken: Add the chicken broth, cornstarch, salt, and pepper and whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer 1 to 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the Parmesan: Remove the skillet from the heat, add the Parmesan, and whisk until smooth and melted.
- Finish: Stir in the yogurt and mix again until smooth. Serve with pasta or chicken.
Notes
Add the Parmesan and yogurt off the heat so the yogurt does not curdle. Grate the Parmesan fresh from a block for the smoothest melt. Use low-sodium broth to control salt, and Greek yogurt for a thicker, higher-protein sauce. For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and vegetarian Parmesan. Store up to 5 days refrigerated; not recommended for freezing (dairy separates). Reheat gently with a splash of milk, stirring.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 82
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 353
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0.1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 10
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