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creamy white sauce in a glass jar sprinkled with black pepper
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5 from 4 votes

Healthy Alfredo Sauce

Put down the store bought sauce and grab the 6 ingredients for this homemade Healthy Alfredo Sauce instead! This lightened-up version replaces heavy cream with almond milk but is just as smooth, creamy, and delicious as the classic. 
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time6 minutes
Course: sides
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword: alfredo sauce, healthy alfredo sauce
Servings: 4
Calories: 134kcal
Author: Erin

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Once melted, add the cornstarch and stir continuously for 1 minute. Then, pour in the milk and bring to a low boil -- just until the edges start to bubble. Next, add the parmesan cheese and stir until it's melted, then add the white cheddar cheese and stir until it's melted (make sure the sauce isn't TOO hot -- you may need to turn the heat to low).
  • Gently sprinkle the garlic powder on top and whisk until it's dissolved. Last, stir in the salt and pepper. Continue stirring for 1-2 minutes while the sauce is at a low boil, which will allow the sauce to thicken and ensure the cheese is fully melted. Pour the sauce into a glass jar and enjoy!

Notes

*Calories are per serving and are an estimation
*NOTE: The sauce will thicken as it sits; if you prep this ahead of time, you may need to add more milk to it
*I recommend reheating this sauce in a saucepan over the stove and not in the microwave
*Want to make this vegan? Simply use your favorite vegan cheese instead! 
*Don't love cornstarch? You can use all purpose flour, gluten free all purpose flour or arrowroot instead
*Storage: store sauce in a jar with a lid in the refrigerator for up to 5 days 

Nutrition

Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 750mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 295IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 1mg