Easy Homemade Alfredo Sauce
This homemade alfredo sauce recipe is easy to make and is a lower fat version that does not sacrifice flavor! Serve this with your favorite pasta dishes or as a sauce on pizza.
Servings 8
Calories 174kcal
Equipment
- Large sauceupan
- Flathead wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1½ cups half and half
- 6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese , softened
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ⅔ cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
- 3 large garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbly. Reduce to medium-low heat and stir in the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes, until garlic just starts to turn brown.
- Add the white wine and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Whisk in the cream cheese until smooth, then add the half and half, whisking constantly.
- Bring the sauce to a low boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, until sauce begins to thicken to desired consistency.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese until it melts and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 479mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 431IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 184mg | Iron: 0.2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 5g
