Best 9 Alfredo Light Recipes

LIGHT CHICKEN ALFREDO

Steps:

• Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small food processor, combine the cottage cheese, milk, butter sprinkles and garlic; cover and process until smooth. , Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, parsley and pepper. Add the chicken, tomatoes and olives. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Drain fettuccine; serve with chicken mixture.

ALFREDO LIGHT

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and saute until golden brown.
• In a small saucepan, stir together milk, chicken broth, flour, salt and pepper over low heat until smooth and thick. Stir into onion mixture. Continue to cook over medium low heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce is thick. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling water. Add broccoli to the pasta for the last several minutes of cooking. Continue cooking until the pasta is al dente.
• Drain the pasta and vegetables, and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with sauce. Serve.

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO (COOKING LIGHT)

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Add garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
• Stir in flour.
• Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk.
• Cook 6 minutes or til thickened, stirring constantly.
• Add 1 cup parmesan, cream cheese and salt. Stir with whisk while cheeses melt.
• Toss with hot pasta, sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of parmesan and chopped parsley and pepper.
• Serve immediately.

FETTUCCINE AND SWEET ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH LIGHT ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions.
• Cook sausage in large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Return to skillet. Add pasta and sauce; heat through. Top with cheese.

LIGHT ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
• Add garlic and saute until golden brown.
• In a small saucepan, stir together milk, chicken broth, flour, salt and pepper over low heat until smooth and thick.
• Stir into garlic.
• Continue to cook over medium low heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce is thick.
• Stir in Parmesan cheese.

LIGHT CHICKEN BROCCOLI ALFREDO SOUP (LOWER FAT)

Steps:

• In a heavy stockpot over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil for 2-3 minutes. Add light butter and 1/4 cup flour and cook, stirring, for another 2-3 minutes until bubbly. Add remaining 1/2 cup of flour to a small amount of chicken broth and stir to remove lumps. Gradually whisk in flour and broth combo, plus remaining chicken broth and half & half; cook, stirring frequently, until thickened.
• Meanwhile, steam broccoli (I use the steamer bag in the microwave) or cook broccoli in a separate pan with 2 cups of water just until form and not soft. Remove from heat and do not drain cooking water from broccoli.
• Add Parmesan cheese topping to soup-base in stockpot; cook over low heat, stirring, just until cheese is melted; add steamed broccoli and 2 cups of water (or cooked broccoli along with its cooking water), chicken, seasonings, and bow tie pasta to the stockpot; heat through.

LIGHT ALFREDO SAUCE WITH LINGUINE

Steps:

• Saute garlic in oil, in a sauce pan 1-2 minutes.
• In small bowl mix flour and broth together until there are no lumps. Add to pan and simmer until it thickens.
• Turn off heat. Stir in yogurt, pasta, optional meat/veggies and half of the parsley and half of the cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Stir again and top with remaining parsley and cheese.
• We love this with chicken. I usually serve it with a salad and bread.
• Enjoy!

OLIVE GARDEN ALFREDO SAUCE - LIGHT VERSION

Steps:

• 1. Combine milk, margarine, and cream cheese in heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stir constantly, until all ingredients are blended.
• 2. Add parmesan cheese and garlic. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15-20 min. Stir occassionally to prevent sticking.
• 3. Season with salt and white pepper.

LIGHT SEAFOOD PASTA ALFREDO

Steps:

• Cook pasta, and keep warm.
• In a medium saucepan, melt light cream cheese with milk. Bring to simmer until thickens slightly.
• Add basil. Add shrimp. Cover and cook until shrimp is starting to get a bit pink.
• Dice or julienne smoked salmon. Add to mix. Warm through.
• Add cooked pasta and stir in sauce.
• Add parmesan cheese. Serve hot.