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Lighten-Up Alfredo Sauce

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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 6m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/3 cups 1% milk
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoon reduced-fat cream cheese (can use more)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (seasoned salt)
  • Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

  • Step 2: Add garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.

  • Step 3: Stir in flour, then gradually add milk stirring with a whisk; cook about 4 minutes or until mixture thickens, stirring constantly.

  • Step 4: Add in Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, and salt, stirring with a whisk until cheeses melt.

  • Step 5: Season with black pepper to taste.

  • Step 6: Toss sauce with hot pasta, then serve immediately.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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