Healthier Quick and Easy Alfredo Sauce

This alfredo is great just a little lighter than before. Not as rich but still so tasty. Great when served with whole wheat noodles.

Original recipe makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
1 (8 ounce) package fat-free cream cheese
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 cups non-fat milk
6 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • PREP

    5 mins

  • COOK

    5 mins

  • READY IN

    10 mins

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a non-stick saucepan over medium heat; melt cream cheese and garlic powder in butter, whisking Pour in milk, a little at a time, whisking to smooth out lumps. Stir in Parmesan cheese and pepper until smooth.
  2. Remove from heat when sauce reaches a creamy and thick consistency, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 385 kcal
Carbohydrates: 12.1 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg
Fat: 24.5 g
Fiber: 0.2 g
Protein: 28.9 g
Sodium: 1089 mg