Healthier Garlic Alfredo Sauce
Here is a mouthwatering healthier version of Garlic Alfredo Sauce that will keep you coming back for more. I love Alfredo sauce , but am watching the cholesterol. I made this for my husband and I and we loved it! It is lower in cholesterol and still delicious!
Garlic Alfredo Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup ghee (instead of butter) It is clarified butter.
- 2 TBSP Neufchatel’ (30 % less fat than regular cream cheese)
- 1pint ½ and ½ ( instead of heavy cream)
- 1 to 2 tsp garlic powder or minced garlic.
- Pinch of fresh ground sea salt and black pepper
- 2/3 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese.
Directions
- In medium sauce pan melt butter over medium heat.
- Add the Neufchatel’ and mix until melted smoothly.
- Stir in ½ and ½.
- Add garlic, salt and ground pepper.
- Bring to simmer for approximately 20 minutes and stir frequently, until sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Add to cooked whole grain or spinach pasta of your choice.
I usually add grilled chicken or shrimp and sprinkle with Basil leaves or Parsley and serve with my Caesar salad.
During my recovery from cancer, I was inspired to create a cookbook of delicious foods. However, it was my decision that these recipes would be made healthier. Being a Certified Health Coach with over thirty-two years experience as a registered nurse, my goal is to help others in achieving a healthier lifestyle.
Every bite of food we take either feeds disease or fights it. Throughout my personal experiences as a nurse, as well as my personal research on food and nutrition, I’ve determined there is a glaring need for more nutritious ingredients in our foods with less refined sugar, fat, and chemicals.
Because I come from a family of bakers and good cooks. I love delicious food! Which, can often make things tough. So, I decided to compile some of my favorite recipes and make a few changes to the ingredients, ultimately making them healthier!
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