Best 6 Pasta And Simple White Sauce Low Fat Recipes
Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our carefully curated collection of pasta dishes featuring a lusciously creamy yet health-conscious white sauce. This delectable sauce, prepared with low-fat milk, cornstarch, and a touch of butter, artfully balances richness and lightness, making it an ideal complement to an array of pasta shapes and toppings.
Dive into the classic elegance of our Fettuccine Alfredo, where the smooth white sauce gently envelops tender fettuccine noodles, creating a harmonious union of textures. Experience a burst of vibrant flavors in our Broccoli and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta, where broccoli florets and sun-dried tomatoes dance together in a creamy embrace. For a hearty and satisfying meal, savor our Chicken and Mushroom Pasta, where succulent chicken and earthy mushrooms mingle harmoniously in a creamy white sauce, blanketing a bed of your favorite pasta.
Vegetarians will delight in our Zucchini and Goat Cheese Pasta, where zucchini ribbons and tangy goat cheese unite in a creamy symphony, while our Spinach and Artichoke Pasta offers a delightful interplay of textures and flavors, with spinach and artichoke hearts bathed in a creamy white sauce.
So, embark on this culinary journey, embrace your inner chef, and let your taste buds experience the sheer joy of these delectable pasta dishes adorned with our irresistibly creamy yet health-conscious white sauce.
LOW-FAT WHITE SAUCE
This can be used to lighten any casserole that calls for a white sauce.
Categories Sauce Milk/Cream Cheese Dairy Low Fat Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
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
For years, I've used this smooth white cream sauce for pasta to make many dishes. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. -Lois Gelzer, Standish, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 1 cup.
Number Of Ingredients 5
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
LOW FAT BASIC WHITE SAUCE (WITHOUT BUTTER)
My DH cannot have butter or oil in his diet so I searched online and found this basic sauce without butter. The stock & flour mixture will be hard to get nice and smooth, I find the blender helps to get the lumps all out. Vary with different herbs and spices - for fish add lime zest, juice, dill, pepper or Dijon mustard. By changing to soy milk and vegetable stock it is suitable for vegetarians.
Provided by Ninna
Categories Sauces
Time 40m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour stock into a small saucepan and heat; once hot add cornflour and stir constantly to cook flour, it will be very thick, yellowy & clear.
- Off stove add the milk, very slowly stirring until smooth; this is where I need the blender to get the lumps out.
- Put back on medium heat, add the extra stock and continue stirring until it thickens; add the onion powder, herbs, pepper and salt.
- You may need more stock or skim milk, when I made this tonight, on heating it up after it had cooled it became thicker and needed to be thinned a little.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.7, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 7, Sodium 272, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 11.7, Protein 10.6
SKINNY ALFREDO SAUCE
This is a skinny version of everyone's favorite Alfredo sauce. You won't miss the cream or butter one bit!
Provided by Sarah Stewart
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 531.3 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
WHITE SAUCE FOR PASTA
My husband lived in Italy for 3 years, so he's really picky about his Italian cuisine! I needed a great meal that was super-quick one night for his dinner; I had spicy battered shrimp on hand that I wanted to use and a couple choices of dried pasta. This sauce sounded perfect to tie it all together! Served over tortiglioni pasta with salad and toasted Italian bread. Just like I spent all day on dinner. It is really hard to mess-up this kind of white sauce. In my opinion, it was very much like an Alfredo sauce! Of course there is very little difference in the two sauces.
Provided by KEIRISTY
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter and margarine in a saucepan over medium-low heat; stir in flour and bouillon until roux is well blended. Continue to cook and stir until thickened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium and whisk water into roux until smooth. Stir in milk; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes more. Season with white pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 418.8 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
LOW-FAT WHITE SAUCE
Use this recipe to help cut the calories in a variety of dishes calling for a white sauce-pastas, rice, mushroom sauce, etc.
Provided by Normaone
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a heavy medium saucepan, whisk flour to remove any lumps.
- Gradually add 1 cup milk whisking until smooth.
- Add remaining 2 cups of milk and nutmeg.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, about 10 minutes, until mixture thickens and boils.
- Remove from heat.
- Whisk a little of the mixture into the egg substitute.
- Add egg substitute, Parmesan and butter to the white sauce mixture, whisking constantly.
- Season to taste.
- Can be made ahead, covered and refrigerated.
- Reheat before using.
Tips:
- Use low-fat milk or skim milk to reduce the fat content of the sauce.
- Add a teaspoon of cornstarch or flour to the sauce to thicken it.
- Season the sauce with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to taste.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or cayenne pepper for a little extra flavor.
- Serve the sauce with your favorite pasta, rice, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
This simple white sauce is a versatile and delicious sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is low in fat and calories, making it a healthier choice than traditional white sauces. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a creamy and flavorful sauce that will elevate any dish. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy sauce, give this simple white sauce a try.
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