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Light Alfredo Sauce
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A lighter version of Alfredo sauce that thickens evaporated skim milk and chicken broth with flour before adding in Parmesan cheese for flavor.
serves/makes:
ready in:
under 30 minutes
under 30 minutes
7 reviews
ingredients
1 can (12 ounce size) evaporated skim milk
1/4 cup flour
1 1/4 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
directions
Combine the evaporated milk and flour in a saucepan and whisk until smooth. Place the pan over medium heat. Stir in the chicken stock and cook, stirring constantly, until heated through and slightly thickened.
Stir in the grated cheese and black pepper. Stir until the cheese melts. Serve immediately over cooked pasta.
nutrition data
98 calories, 2 grams fat, 11 grams carbohydrates, 8 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in fat.
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reviews & comments
May 15, 2021
I'm THRILLED, that I won't need to deny my family & myself of delicious Alfredo Sauce any longer, since this is a healthy, less caloric, & much easier version, & also very tasty. I used unbleached AP flour & my homemade low-sodium chicken 'bone broth'. Even by using Skim Evaporated Milk, we didn't miss the richness of Heavy Cream! I served this amazing sauce over whole wheat Angel Hair Pasta & sliced Grilled Chicken Breasts, w/a huge bowl of tossed Italian Salad as a 'side'. Thank you for posting this recipe 👍
January 7, 2017
I made this with small shells and was pleasantly surprised! A little salt a voila! Thank you!
November 10, 2013
THANK YOU for this recipe! It works great! I've also omitted the parmesan to use this as just a plain white sauce in other recipes. Honestly, you don't know that it's a healthier version of alfredo it tastes so rich!
June 10, 2012
Smooth and very tasty. I could not tell that whole cream had not been used. Thanks.
August 8, 2011
I love alfredo sauce but it's one of those "forbidden" sauces for me because of the calories. This recipe takes care of that! Now I can have tasty alfredo sauce without worrying about packing on the pounds. I've made this twice now - once with just with spagetti pasta and once with chicken and ziti. Love it - thanks for sharing it!
March 14, 2010
extremely simple to make, and the result is a very delicious sauce! This is the way all recipes should be.
January 23, 2010
Light, easier to make than normal Alfredos and a great topping for your pasta with a great twist as you add the black pepper. only one word to say - YUM!