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Homemade Healthy Alfredo Sauce

Creamy, savory, and packed with flavor, this Healthy Alfredo Sauce is quick and easy to make with lighter ingredients! It’s so delicious, you’d never even guess that it’s a healthier recipe. Serve over pasta for a comforting dinner that the entire family will love.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course, sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Vegetarian
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 4
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons flour of choice or 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 Teaspoon salt
  • ¼ Teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 4 ounces light cream cheese
  • 1 cup milk of choice (2%, almond or cashew milk)

Instructions

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, add the 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, and minced garlic. Let it simmer for a minute until fragrant.
    Garlic simmering in oil.
  • Next, add the 3 tablespoons flour of choice with the garlic and mix to combine. Add in the 4 ounces light cream cheese and stir for another minute until the cream cheese melts or softens.
    Adding cream cheese into pot with garlic and flour mixture.
  • Add in the 1 cup milk of choice and whisk it in with the cream cheese until completely dissolved. Next, pour in the 1 cup vegetable stock with 1 Teaspoon salt, ¼ Teaspoon black pepper, and 1 Teaspoon Italian seasoning. Whisk and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened and smooth.
    Whisking seasonings into healthy Alfredo Sauce.
  • Pour the ½ cup grated parmesan cheese over the thickened sauce and whisk thoroughly until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. This should take another minute. Taste and adjust if needed.
    Adding parmesan cheese to homemade Alfredo Sauce.
  • Serve the sauce with your favorite pasta or store it in a jar in the fridge for up to 5 days.
    Woman's hand spooning Alfredo Sauce from a glass jar.

Notes

  • Storing: This will keep fresh in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container or jar.
  • Freezing: Milk can often separate when frozen, and cheese can become grainy. We recommend enjoying this fresh or after being stored in the refrigerator.
  • Reheating: Rewarm the sauce in the microwave or on the stovetop.
  • Makes 2 Cups once simmered down. The serving size is 1/2 cup.
  • If you use 1/4 cup as a serving size, the calories will be 115 calories per serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 1166mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 459IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 1mg