Homemade Healthy Alfredo Sauce

side shot of homemade alfredo sauce in a jar

4.89 from 9 votes

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

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Course, sauce

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Vegetarian

Servings:

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 ounce light cream cheese
1 cup milk of choice (2%, almond or cashew milk)

Instructions

In a saucepan over medium heat, add the oil and minced garlic. Let it simmer for a minute until fragrant.
Next, add the flour with the garlic and mix to combine. Add in the cream cheese and stir for another minute until the cream cheese melts or softens.
Add in the milk and whisk it in with the cream cheese until completely dissolved. Next, pour in the vegetable stock with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Whisk and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened and smooth.
Pour the 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.
Serve the sauce with your favorite pasta or store it in a jar in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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.

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