Healthy Alfredo Sauce

cottage cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: Greek yogurt

Ricotta offers a similar creamy texture with fewer calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor without dairy.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with lower fat.

Blend greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.

Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Stir in the blended greek yogurt until combined.

Add grated parmesan cheese and mix until melted and smooth.

Season with black pepper, salt, and a pinch of nutmeg.

If too thick, gradually add vegetable broth to reach desired consistency.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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