Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our collection of light Alfredo sauce recipes, crafted to tantalize your taste buds without sacrificing your health goals. Discover a symphony of flavors in our creamy Alfredo sauce with grilled chicken, a protein-packed dish that satisfies your cravings. For seafood lovers, our light Alfredo sauce with shrimp offers a delicate balance of flavors, while our vegetable Alfredo sauce caters to vegetarians and vegans, showcasing the vibrant colors and textures of fresh produce. Each recipe is meticulously designed to deliver a luscious, velvety sauce that perfectly coats your favorite pasta, whether it's linguine, fettuccine, or penne. With a focus on fresh ingredients and simple cooking techniques, these light Alfredo sauce recipes are sure to become your go-to weeknight dinners, impressing your family and friends with their culinary prowess.
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ALFREDO LIGHT
A lighter version of a creamy classic! I sometimes substitute peas for the broccoli.
Provided by Dorothy
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50.5 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
LOW-CAL FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
This lighter version of alfredo gives you all the creaminess of the original without loads of heavy cream and butter.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the sauce: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and lemon zest and cook until the garlic is slightly soft, about 1 minute. Add in the flour and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and 3/4 teaspoon salt and cook, whisking constantly, until just thickened, about 3 minutes. Add the Neufchâtel and parmesan cheese; whisk until melted, about 1 minute. Stir in the chopped parsley.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente, 2 to 3 minutes. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and return to the pot. Add the sauce and 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water to the pasta and gently toss to combine, adding more cooking water as needed to loosen. Season with salt. Divide among bowls and top with parmesan and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490 calorie, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 48 milligrams, Sodium 734 milligrams, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 20 grams
LINGUINE ALFREDO RECIPE BY TASTY
Creamy, dreamy linguine! This classic dish comes together in mere minutes. While the pasta boils, whip up a silky garlic, cream, and Parmesan sauce, then toss with the pasta until well coated.
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring often, until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
- Add the heavy cream and simmer for 2 minutes. Add ½ teaspoon of salt, the pepper, and Parmesan and stir until the cheese has melted.
- Add the drained pasta and 1 tablespoon of reserved pasta water to the alfredo sauce and use tongs to toss until well coated, about 1 minute. If the sauce is too thick, add more pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Remove the pan from the heat, top with parsley, and serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 3 grams
LIGHT ALFREDO SAUCE WITH LINGUINE
I wanted something comforting but, not too high in fat. My kids love this! Serve w/ a salad and bread!
Provided by HelenG
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
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!
HOMEMADE ALFREDO SAUCE
When I found out I had celiac disease and couldn't have fettuccine Alfredo, I was determined to figure out a way to re-create it. I mix this homemade alfredo sauce with gluten-free multigrain pasta, but you can use any style of pasta. -Jackie Charlesworth Stiff, Frederick, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add shallots; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add cream; cook and stir until heated through. Stir in Asiago, 1/2 cup Parmesan, Romano cheese, salt and pepper; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, about 10 minutes, whisking occasionally., Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water; place pasta in a large bowl. Add sauce; toss to coat. Thin as desired with reserved pasta water. Serve with the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 740 calories, Fat 51g fat (31g saturated fat), Cholesterol 141mg cholesterol, Sodium 692mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
LINGUINE ALFREDO
Use up leftover noodles by tossing them with this wonderful creamy garlic sauce from Loretta Ruda of Kennesaw, Georgia. "This is my version of several recipes I've tried through the years," she notes. "It is so simple to make." Tip: "Top this dish with broiled shrimp or scallops," she suggests.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter. Stir in the cream and 1 teaspoon parsley. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cream mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove from the heat; stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Toss with linguine; sprinkle with salt, pepper and remaining parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 334mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of grated Parmesan and Asiago cheese.
- To make the sauce creamier, add a tablespoon of heavy cream or milk.
- If you don't have white wine, you can use chicken broth or vegetable broth instead.
- To make the sauce spicier, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta.
- To make the sauce ahead of time, simply prepare it according to the recipe and then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
This light Alfredo sauce with linguine is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. The sauce is made with a combination of butter, flour, milk, white wine, and Parmesan cheese. It is creamy, flavorful, and pairs perfectly with linguine. This dish is sure to please the whole family and is a great way to enjoy a classic Italian meal at home.
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