If you were to ask me what my favorite food was growing up, I would have probably said pasta alfredo. I LOVED the stuff. Until that one dreadful day that I learned that most alfredo dishes have over 1,000 calories. Dang you, person that told me that! But just because I found out that it’s “unhealthy” doesn’t mean that I all of the sudden stopped liking the stuff. It was actually quite the opposite. I love the stuff so much that I had all the motivation in the world to make a healthier version of it. So I did! And boy was it good. I promise you won’t know it’s healthy. And it’s super simple to make. I found a version of this recipe on www.showmetheyummy.com and gave it my RD touches!
I paired my sauce with Banza chickpea pasta, a ton of pre-chopped roasted veggies, and Lightlife meatless sausages to make a high protein, delicious vegetarian meal (#meatlessmonday).
Skinny Alfredo Sauce
Ingredients:
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch or all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk of choice (I used unsweetened almond milk)
- 1/2 cup non fat plain Greek yogurt, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Crushed red pepper and oregano to taste (optional)
Directions:
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Heat broth in a large sauce pan over medium heat.
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Sprinkle with cornstarch and cook for one minute, stirring constantly with a whisk.
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While whisking, slowly add in milk and continue whisking to combine until smooth.
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Raise heat to medium high and bring the mixture to a simmer.
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Once simmering, simmer for 2 minutes or until it starts to thicken, whisking constantly.
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Remove from heat and slowly whisk in Greek yogurt.
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Once combined, place back on the heat (medium) and stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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Bring to a simmer and simmer for an additional 2 minutes, whisking constantly.
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Serve over pasta immediately. Top with crushed red pepper and oregano if desired.
*This makes enough sauce for about 1/2 – 1 pound of pasta depending on how saucy you like your pasta.
