Greek Yogurt Alfredo Sauce
Lightened up Alfredo sauce using simple ingredients like Greek yogurt, parmesan cheese and milk.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1.5 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt full fat (5%)
- 2/3 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1/4 tsp salt more to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper more to taste
- for serving: pasta, roasted vegetables, side salad
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter on low-medium heat. When butter is melted, add flour and cook for about 2 minutes until bubbly and flour begins to turn golden.
- Add milk and garlic powder and heat milk for 1-2 minutes, stirring regularly.
- Remove from heat, then whisk in Greek yogurt ~¼ cup at a time. Once milk and yogurt are smooth, put the pan back on low heat and add the salt and pepper.
- Add parmesan cheese gradually, stirring to melt before adding more. Add any additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss with your favorite noodles and serve with roasted veggies or a side salad.
Notes
Nutrition facts are estimated based on 4 equal servings, which is a little over 1/2 cup each.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 479mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 357IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 302mg | Iron: 0.3mg
