Lighter Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Indulge in this lighter take on classic Alfredo! Creamy, dreamy, and bursting with garlic flavor, this sauce is surprisingly simple to make. Toss it with whole wheat pasta, succulent scallops, sweet peas, and earthy mushrooms for a vibrant and healthy weeknight meal. Perfect for seafood lovers seeking a lighter, yet satisfying pasta dish. Easily customizable to your taste – add more garlic, salt, or pepper to your liking!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 124.6 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lighter Alfredo Sauce

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How to Make Lighter Alfredo Sauce

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and sauté until softened and fragrant (about 2 minutes).
  2. Reduce heat to low. Slowly whisk in 1 cup of milk and ½ cup of heavy cream.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup of grated Pecorino Romano cheese, and 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the cheese mixture to the milk and cream mixture, whisking constantly until smooth and creamy.
  5. Increase heat to medium-low and continue stirring frequently until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency (about 3-5 minutes).
  6. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately over cooked whole wheat pasta, tossed with cooked scallops, peas, and mushrooms.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

20g

Carbs

3g