Low-Fat Alfredo Sauce

Low Fat Alfredo Sauce

 

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup light cream cheese
• 1/4 cup skim milk
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan Romano cheese
• White pepper to taste (optional)
• 1 clove minced garlic
• dash of nutmeg 

Preparation:

• Combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup milk, and flour in a small mixing bowl. Beat until well blended. Slowly pour in remaining 1 cup milk and beat until smooth.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large, nonstick sauce pan over medium heat.
• Add garlic, nutmeg, and white pepper.
• Add the milk mixture and continue to heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened (about 4 minutes).
• Stir in grated Parmesan Romano cheese.

Serves 6. This recipe makes 2 cups of sauce.