Lower Fat Creamy Alfredo Saucewhite Sauce Recipes

LOWER FAT CREAMY ALFREDO SAUCE/WHITE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a saucepan whisk together the broth with flour, garlic powder and a pinch cayenne pepper until smooth.
• Mix in cream cheese spread, 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and pinch nutmeg until smooth, bring to a simmer and cook about 3 minutes whisking/mixing continuously until combined, thickened and heated through.
• Mix in remaining 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese.
• Season with black pepper to taste.
• Serve over cooked pasta.

SKINNY ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until golden, about 1 minute. Mix in flour and cook until you have a thick paste, about 1 minute. Whisk chicken broth in slowly until mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour in milk and whisk until smooth.
• Simmer mixture until thick, about 10 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper; stir until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.

LOW-FAT WHITE SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk flour in heavy medium saucepan to remove any lumps. Gradually add 1 cup milk, whisking until smooth. Add remaining 2 cups milk and nutmeg; whisk over medium heat until mixture thickens and boils, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in Parmesan, egg and butter. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over low heat until heated through before using; do not boil.)

BASIC WHITE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Use immediately or refrigerate.