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This Healthy Alfredo Sauce is a significantly lightened up version of a classic (helloooo only 130 calories per serving). Made with skim milk, broth, greek yogurt, and parmesan, this alfredo sauce will surely impress without the guilt!

This Healthy Alfredo Sauce is a lightened up version of a classic (130 calories per serving). Made with greek yogurt, skim milk, and parmesan! showmetheyummy.com #healthy #alfredosauce

If you love this lightened up classic, you might also like: air fryer chicken nuggets, ground turkey fried rice, healthy turkey pot pie soup, skinny broccoli cheese soup, vegan mushroom stroganoff.

Is alfredo good for you?

Healthy Alfredo Sauce. Sounds like an oxymoron, yes? But it’s not. THIS alfredo sauce is, in fact, healthy!

  • Normally? No way. 😉
  • Today? Heck. YES.

It’s also super yummy, super easy, and super tasty on things like whole wheat pasta and pizza (recipe coming Wednesday!).

Honestly, I’ve never been a huge fan of alfredo.

Growing up, per my request I’m sure, my family and I would go to the Olive Garden for dinner.

I would always order their Zuppa Toscana ♡, my brother, on the other hand, would always, always, always order their fettuccine alfredo. At one point, I actually think he found a “copy cat” recipe and made it at home.

This Healthy Alfredo Sauce is a lightened up version of a classic (530 calories for the ENTIRE recipe). Made with greek yogurt, skim milk, and parmesan! showmetheyummy.com #healthy #alfredosauceThat being said, for whatever reason, I had a huge craving for some c.r.e.a.m.y. and delicious fettuccine alfredo the other day.

BUT.

What I didn’t want, was a heavy cream, cream cheese filled sauce that would make me feel too full and weigh me down.

So . . .

What can i use instead of heavy cream for alfredo sauce?

Instead of heavy cream, today, we’re using a combination of broth (for flavor), skim milk (for consistency), and non fat plain greek yogurt (for extra creaminess).

This combination allows us to create a SUPER creamy sauce with just a fraction of the calories.

I mean. There’s a time and place for the full fat, heavy cream alfredo sauce, because it IS delicious, but spring is literally right around the corner, so something light was a must.

This Healthy Alfredo Sauce is lightened up with skim milk and your choice of broth (chicken or veggie for flava), but is kept creamy with the help of non fat plain greek yogurt, and just a teeny tiny touch of parmesan cheese.

Healthy Alfredo Sauce? Gimme.

This Healthy Alfredo Sauce is a lightened up version of a classic (530 calories for the ENTIRE recipe). Made with greek yogurt, skim milk, and parmesan! showmetheyummy.com #healthy #alfredosauce

The weather around here – Wisconsin – is seriously messing with me. One day it’s 55 and sunny and literally the next day it’s below freezing and snowing.

I really don’t mind the winter weather for the most part, mainly because there is nothing cuter than watching Teddy romp around in the snow.

However.

This Healthy Alfredo Sauce is a lightened up version of a classic (530 calories for the ENTIRE recipe). Made with greek yogurt, skim milk, and parmesan! showmetheyummy.com #healthy #alfredosauceI’m ready for some consistency and I’m ready for cute dress, flip flop weather. Anyone with me?

I’m also ready – I think – to move past the stick-to-your-ribs, ultra warm and cozy recipes and move on to the bright, sunny, refreshing recipes. The best part about spring is that you can still have a little of both, right? 🙂

This Healthy Alfredo Sauce is the p.e.r.f.e.c.t. combination.

It’s still warm and cozy, but it’s totally light.

Did I mention it’s easy, too?!

This Healthy Alfredo Sauce is a lightened up version of a classic (530 calories for the ENTIRE recipe). Made with greek yogurt, skim milk, and parmesan! showmetheyummy.com #healthy #alfredosauce

How do you make homemade alfredo sauce?

It’s actually so much easier than I thought it was going to be.

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, stir in cornstarch. This will help the alfredo sauce thicken.

Now whisk in broth and milk. Bring to a simmer, remove from heat, stir in greek yogurt, parmesan, and seasonings and you.are.done!

Ahhh. Don’t you just ♡ quick and easy recipes? I do! 🙋

Now. Lemme just say. This is NOT as thick and creamy as your typical alfredo sauce, but that’s to be expected! We’re not using butter, heavy cream, or cream cheese.

But I promise you, you’ll love it just as much. Although it’s not as thick and creamy, this Healthy Alfredo Sauce is still plenty thick and creamy, packed with flavor, and is amazing over whole wheat fettuccine.

This Healthy Alfredo Sauce is a lightened up version of a classic (530 calories for the ENTIRE recipe). Made with greek yogurt, skim milk, and parmesan! showmetheyummy.com #healthy #alfredosauceAnd don’t forget. It’s great on pizza, too… come back Wednesday for the recipe! In the meantime, eat this with noodles and be oh so happy.

– Jennifer

What are your favorite dishes that you would like to see lightened up? Show me the yummy!

This Healthy Alfredo Sauce is a lightened up version of a classic (530 calories for the ENTIRE recipe). Made with greek yogurt, skim milk, and parmesan! showmetheyummy.com #healthy #alfredosauce

Healthy Alfredo Sauce Recipe

4.93 from 507 votes
This Healthy Alfredo Sauce is a lightened up version of a classic (helloooo only 130 calories per serving). Made with greek yogurt, skim milk, and parmesan!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 people
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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup broth vegetable or chicken
  • ½ cup skim milk
  • ½ cup non fat plain greek yogurt room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1-2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan

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Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat.
  • Sprinkle with cornstarch and cook for one minute, stirring constantly.
  • While whisking, slowly add in broth and milk.
  • Continue whisking to combine until smooth.
  • Raise heat to medium high and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • Once simmering, simmer for about 2 minutes, until it starts to thickened, again, whisking constantly.
  • Remove from heat and little by little, whisk in greek yogurt.
  • Once combined, place back on the heat (medium) and stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Bring to a simmer and simmer for an additional 2 minutes, whisking constantly.
  • Serve over pasta* immediately or let cool completely (so it can thicken) and serve as a pizza sauce and enjoy!
  • If not using immediately, store in airtight container in fridge.
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Refrigerator:3-4 Days
Freezer:4-6 Months
Reheat:Microwave or stovetop until heated.
*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions

Notes

Nutritional information is for 1/4th of the entire sauce recipe.
This makes enough sauce for about 1/2 - 1 pound of pasta depending on how saucy you like your pasta!

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Healthy Alfredo Sauce Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 12mg4%
Sodium 739mg32%
Potassium 107mg3%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 295IU6%
Calcium 203mg20%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.

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Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian

This post was originally published March 7, 2016 and has been updated to provide more detailed content.

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  3. Tammi

    United States

    5 stars I made this recipe with my 11 year old son and he says that it’s the “best recipe ever”. Thanks for sharing with us!
    Reply

  4. Kate

    Oryol, Orel Oblast

    5 stars Hi, Jennifer! I want to say thank you for your recipe! It is a favorite dish of our whole family, my kids love eating pasta with alfredo sauce! But I have a question about the amount of calculated protein. If I calculated the serving correctly (I did the calculation using the program https://foodval.com/), I got about 5g, but your recipe says 8g of protein. Can you share where you did the calculation? What program did you use? Thanks in advance for your reply!
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Kate! I’m so glad! I use a calculator that’s built into the recipe card. I’m assuming we’re getting different numbers, because different brands have different nutritional values!

  6. Adri

    Odessa, Texas

    5 stars This is 🔥, I put minced garlic and Italian seasonings in it and it was sooo good. I also put broccoli in it and chicken, I’m in love
    Reply

  12. Lindsey

    Mississauga, Ontario

    5 stars Absolutely amazing! I didn’t follow the exact measurements when I got to the yogurt part (I estimated in my measuring cup) and found my sauce thin which is my own fault but the taste was absolutely delicious. Also I used spaghetti squash instead of pasta. The taste 5/5
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  13. Sarah

    Missouri City, Texas

    5 stars This recipe was very easy to make. I doubled it to make a big batch of broccoli and chicken alfredo to eat for a few days. You can’t even tell that it’s a healthier alternative. It’s just as delicious as an original Alfredo sauce. I’ll be making this more often.
    Reply

  15. Joe

    United States

    5 stars Low fat Alfredo recipe sounds amazing. I’ll try it and respond back with comments and results.😋
    Reply

  16. Mike

    Mountain View, California

    5 stars This recipe is awesome. I used whole milk, and water instead of broth. Definitely putting this in my recipe cards.
    Reply

  22. Anonymous

    San Leandro, California

    5 stars I am not one to leave ratings or comments but this recipe is totally worth it. It is as good as the high calorie recipes.
    Reply

    • Adrq

      United States

      Question! Hi sorry this is a silly one maybe But is a serving 130/4 because 1x recipe yields 4, or is one persons yield a 130 calories? Does that make sense? I’m calorie tracking like crazy so I’m just looking for some help

  25. Pamrla

    United States

    5 stars Fantastic! So satisfying. I used 1 c of chicken broth, 1 c of nonfat Greek yogurt, added a little thyme and a little oregano. Everything else the same. I totally will share this snd will make it again,
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Thanks so much for sharing! I’m really happy you like the Alfredo sauce!

  33. Paula

    Windermere, Florida

    5 stars Was hesitant of trying this recipe but have to say it was a total success. I added a pinch of cayenne pepper and nutmeg plus a few drops of fresh lemon just to balance it off. Absolutely delicious!
    Reply

  39. Dani

    United States

    5 stars I added minced fresh garlic and italian seasoning and it was insanely good. I love Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, but have never found a healthy homemade version that hit the spot. My ENTIRE family loved it. 11, 9 and 7 year old boys raved about it! Hubby said, add that to the rotation! Haha Thank you!
    Reply

  45. Weekend

    Tucson, Arizona

    5 stars This recipe had the healthy substitutes that I was looking for: replacing cream with chicken stock and yogurt. The flavor was rich and creamy <— Delicious! I added Italian Seasoning as recommended by another comment. I'm sharing this recipe with my daughter and making another batch tonight!
    Reply

  50. Patti

    Apollo Beach, Florida

    5 stars Absolutely fabulous. Thank you for a wonderful replacement for standard Alfredo, for those needing to eat more healthy. The taste and texture were practically identical without all the bad stuff.
    Reply

  51. Rachael

    Farmington, Michigan

    5 stars Amazing!! Love this healthy option! The only thing we changed was we added 6 cloves of garlic. Our picky teens had no idea that it was a healthier option! I only wish it had a total number of servings in the recipe. Thank you for sharing!
    Reply

  52. Rob

    5 stars I have used this recipe several times now. It is a game changer for those who count macros or just want something better for themselves without sacrificing taste
    Reply

  54. V

    Cypress, Texas

    5 stars This is my second time making this recipe and my family loves it. I add a little Cajun seasoning to give it a kick.
    Reply

  56. Maddie

    Canada

    5 stars I wasn’t too sure how this recipe would turn out- but omg it’s so delicious!! I added a tiny bit of nutmeg, parsley and a little bit of grated skim mozzarella and it’s so good! I’ll be making this more often. Thank you!
    Reply

  60. Kim

    Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania

    Usually if you mix a plant based oil/fat with an animal based fat, the sauce will break? No issues with that in this recipe? I plan on trying this tnight but will be using whole organic milk instead of skim. Will let you kno how i make out
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Kim! I’ve never had an issue, but if you’re worried about it, I’d suggest cooking lower and slower… I think a higher heat may cause more of a potential issue. Hope you enjoy! 🙂

    • Becca

      Sainte-Catherine, Quebec

      Awesome recipe. I changed a few things. Chicken broth low salt, Crackle Barrel parmesan) low in sodium and didn’t add the salt. Now it’s heart healthy as well.

  70. Nancy

    Des Moines, Iowa

    5 stars This is what I have been looking for. I needed a low cholesterol and low salt (omitted added salt) reduced amount of cheese a little. Thanks so much for sharing this.
    Reply

  71. CelestialDukie

    Fort Worth, Texas

    5 stars Delicious and easy recipe that I made then ate with Zoodles and red pepper strips – YUMMY!
    Reply

  73. Dustin

    Charlotte, North Carolina

    5 stars I made this tonight, and as I added the parmesan, I added precooked chicken strips to heat them up, and it came out delicious.
    Reply

  78. Olivia

    Montreal, Quebec

    5 stars Fabulous, and the yogurt gives it a great zing that is always missing in a traditional heavy, fatty, gloopy alfredo. I did use fresh garlic and also added a bit of nutmeg and lemon zest. Definitely using this one regularly – yum.
    Reply

  81. Christine

    Santa Clarita, California

    5 stars This was so good!! Thank you for the recipe. My whole family (kids included) loved it. The only thing I added was a couple of shakes of nutmeg. Sounds strange but it really gives it that Alfredo flavor.
    Reply

  82. Neophyte

    Carmel, Indiana

    5 stars Hahaha. Just made this with blackened walleye, but I accidentally switched broth for Tazo Skinny Chai Latte! Sometimes this is how discoveries are made. It wasn’t awful but I hope I don’t eve do that again. Otherwise super-easy recipe.
    Reply

  84. Melanie

    Spokane, Washington

    5 stars This is the first time I have ever rated a recipe or commented, but I had to because this is so tasty for a low calorie sauce! So much flavor and I will never make my butter/heavy whip cream sauce again. Thank you for giving me a great replacement!
    Reply

  86. Lainie,

    Louisville, Kentucky

    5 stars This is the BEST alfredo sauce! I’ve tried several “healthy” versions of alfredo, and this is the hands-down winner for me! Delicious, easy and quick to make, and healthy – makes enjoying alfredo guilt-free!
    Reply

  87. Lainie

    Louisville, Kentucky

    This is the BEST alfredo sauce! I’ve tried several “healthy” versions of alfredo, and this is the hands-down winner for me! Delicious, easy and quick to make, and healthy – makes enjoying alfredo guilt-free!
    Reply

  94. Anonymous

    Midlothian, Virginia

    5 stars BEST Alfredo recipe yet!! Easy, low calorie, not heavy! Follow the recipe as posted, you can’t go wrong!!
    Reply

  101. Lindsey

    Mountain View, California

    5 stars This was a crowd pleaser! My family of six devoured it. I’ll make double next time. I grilled some chicken and roasted some broccoli to go with it. Thanks for sharing—this will be part of my regular rotation!
    Reply

  102. Susan

    Cumberland, Rhode Island

    5 stars Just made this tonight! It was amazing! I didn’t change much, really– had 2% milk, so I used that and not quite enough plain yogurt, so I threw in a couple dollops of 1/3 less fat cream cheese. Also sautéed some garlic cloves instead of using powder. Served it over fettuccine as a side dish to go with grilled steak. We all loved it! My son went back for seconds! This one is a keeper! Thanks for sharing!
    Reply

  105. Shelly

    Connersville, Indiana

    5 stars The only things I did differently was that I substituted the salt for Morton half sodium salt and I used 4 tablespoons of All purpose flour instead of cornstarch. Everything else was the same and it turned out perfect!
    Reply

  107. SandyS

    Brandon, Mississippi

    5 stars Very good – I adjusted a bit for our taste. Added chopped garlic instead of powder, added a few other spices and a lot of basil.
    Reply

  110. Amy

    Macomb, Michigan

    5 stars Love this recipe! It is my go to whenever I crave fettuccine, and so easy to make! Tonight I am using Banza chickpea noodles I hope it sticks the same as regular noodles.
    Reply

  112. Steve

    Western Junction, Tasmania

    5 stars Very nice tasting sauce. You don’t even miss the cream and butter. I tossed in some left over chicken and bacon, bit of red onion and served with fresh pasta
    Reply

  117. Joy

    Versailles, Île-de-France

    4 stars Not bad as an alternative to more fattening and less healthy alfredo sauce dishes but I find the ones made with just butter, parmesan and pasta water (and especially egg yolks ) better tasting–though also more tricky. Also, I made this recipe differently, avoiding low-fat products, using fresh garlic, and adding spinach, mushrooms and additional garlic that I sauted in a tiny bit of olive oil beforehand and then added at the very end to heat . Since I wasn’t using low fat products, I cut the corn starch in half. I also used homemade chicken broth (quite condensed) and then added water from the pasta at the end (because the chicken brother flavor seemed too strong, probably because mine is quite dense). I made a third of the recipe for 100 grams pasta (weight dry). I put the pasta in the sauce at the end (after adding quite a bit of pasta water) and the sauce was thick and creamy and just the right amount for the 100 grams of pasta (100 grams dry). I found it a little too salty. If I were to remake this, I would skip the salt (figuring that the parmesan is salty enough).
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  121. Karen

    Catonsville, Maryland

    5 stars This Alfredo sauce was delicious! I combined with about 1/2 cup of part skim ricotta at the end before pouring over the pasta but either way was fantastic.
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  125. Abby

    United States

    5 stars Once I began cooking, I realized I didn’t have Greek yogurt. I had read comments others using sour cream as sub, so that’s what I did. I also added nutmeg as others suggested. My family and I all loved this recipe over fettuccini. I loved that it was creamy, yet not so thick. I will use Greek yogurt next time and possibly top with parsley at the end, to get some green in there. Thank you so much for developing this recipe. It’s a keeper!!
    Reply

  127. Austin

    West Palm Beach, Florida

    4 stars It has the consistency of a classic Alfredo but it’s missing the flavor. I’m going to make this again an add maybe 1/2 a cup more Parm.
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Glad you enjoyed! It’s a healthy alfredo, so it obviously won’t taste exactly the same as classic 😉

  128. Sondra

    Canada

    5 stars Wow, this is an excellent alfredo sauce with only 130 calories, I have been craving alfredo sauce all week and I made it . It’s wonderful.
    Reply

  129. Isa

    Montreal, Quebec

    5 stars you see me impressed! It’s not exactly an Alfredo sauce (of course) but it’s pretty close. So happy to have found this recipe! thanks!! ps: I added an extra 1/4 cup of parmesan
    Reply

  136. Andrew

    Sarasota, Florida

    5 stars We’ve been eating more low fat recently, so I tried this recipe and it was awesome. You wouldn’t have known that it didn’t have butter, flour or much fat. I did add some grilled chicken strips, roasted corn, peas and fresh parsley and served it over linguine, but I think you could add whatever you wanted and it would be great
    Reply

  137. Britt

    Okinawa, Okinawa

    5 stars Added a pinch of nutmeg. Served it over fettuccine and chicken with sautéed mushrooms, onion, broccoli. Definitely will be making it again!
    Reply

  146. Susan

    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

    5 stars SOOO very good! I guess its not healthy if I eat all the sauce in one night!! I added shredded chicken and steamed broc.
    Reply

  147. Suzie

    United States

    5 stars I substituted fat free sour cream for plain yogurt and Morton’s lite salt for regular salt. I really liked this recipe! I served it over rotini pasta and added shrimp. Garnished with parsley flakes and more Parmesan cheese. It was great! Served with steamed broccoli.
    Reply

  150. Hannah

    United States

    5 stars I made a spinach and cream cheese chicken over rice that was ‘missing something.’ I found this recipe and thought it may be a nice addition. IT WAS PERFECT! I cook a lot and most sauces underwhelm me. This was the perfect addition to my dish but I already have so many more ideas as to what I can add it to. The best part is that it’s full of flavor but not heavy. A must try!
    Reply

  151. Karen

    Clifton Park, New York

    5 stars I cooked 2 garlic gloves in the oil then added the broth and milk. After I added the yogurt I added raw shrimp and cooked for 7 min. At a simmer. Stirring often. Added the juice from 1/2 lemon. Delicious!
    Reply

  160. Wendy

    United States

    4 stars More healthy alternative than traditional Alfredo, but still tasty! I used 4 cloves of fresh garlic in the sauce at the end instead of garlic salt. Excellent flavor and texture!
    Reply

  162. Kim

    Millersville, Maryland

    This sauce was a wonderful surprise! I was looking for a delicious low-fat white sauce for a spinach & mushroom pizza I was making. This worked perfectly. I added some onion powder and a touch of nutmeg for a very tasty sauce that I will find other uses for I’m sure!
    Reply

  163. nakita

    United States

    5 stars i’m a huge alfredo sauce lover and this sauce is amazing! 10/10 so creamy & replicates the exact flavor and texture of a regular alfredo sauce. I felt so good after eating this, and I can’t wait to make it again!
    Reply

  164. Margretta

    Rockville, Maryland

    5 stars Recipe was super easy. The results were wonderful! My husband ate almost all of the sauce at one meal! Thank you for a clear, workable recipe.
    Reply

  165. Lesa

    Edmonds, Washington

    5 stars I was looking for a low fat version of just about any pasta sauce that didn’t include tomatoes. I’m on a restricted diet and appreciate this incredibly delicious recipe very much. I would like to see more low fat recipes if possible. Thank you.
    Reply

  167. Bernadette

    Canastota, New York

    5 stars The sauce was excellent! I added about two tablespoons more parmesan and cut up cooked shrimp over spinach fettuccine. Awesome!
    Reply

  176. Lydia

    Parker, Colorado

    i am planning on trying this out but have a question regarding nutrition. i have a recipe for sausage broccoli gnoochi alfredo. the recipe calls for a jar of alfredo sauce but i wanted to use a healthier homemade sauce. everything is mixed together in the end. how would i adjust the nutritional information? or should i wait to mix it on my plate
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Lydia! It’s about 520 calories for the entire recipe of alfredo sauce!

  179. Denise

    United States

    5 stars The best low fat Alfredo sauce we’ve ever had that’s close to the real stuff!! Who knew Greek yogurt would work out perfectly.
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  182. Kara

    Denver, Colorado

    5 stars We love alfredo sauce. But we need to start watching our fat intake. This recipe is amazing on its own. It’s also delicious with fresh parsley or Cajun seasoning in it. Thank you!
    Reply

  183. Calvin

    Trevor, Wisconsin

    5 stars I wanted to make this for my family. Can I double the ingredients except for the corn starch and olive oil?
    Reply

  188. Kelly

    United States

    Hello! I want to try this out for sure, especially after seeing all the awesome comments. I was just wondering, maybe I missed it, but it says the calories per serving. Hiw much is 1 serving? Thanks!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Kelly! I didn’t measure it, but it’s for 1/4th of the recipe. After you’ve made it, you could pour it into a liquid measuring cup to see how much it makes!

  190. Vincey

    New Baltimore, Michigan

    5 stars This was so delicious! I’m thinking about making it again next week. Thank you for this recipe! I made a few modifications that upped the calories to 184 per serving. I might reduce my mods next time but the sauce turned out so good, I’m not sure I want to try anything different. I used whole milk, added some fresh garlic cooked in butter, 1tsp of garlic powder (instead of 2 tsp), 1/4 tsp salt.
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  194. Lisa

    Charlotte, North Carolina

    5 stars Loved this recipe, so did my husband. I made it with cheese tortellini. Definitely gonna try with whole wheat pasta & grilled chicken. Also gonna substitute milk with Almond milk. This Alfredo recipe is stomach friendly without losing flavor
    Reply

  196. Bob

    Bonita Springs, Florida

    5 stars I NEVER cook and thought it would be nice to cook for the family for a change. I wanted something tasty and filling and this hit both marks and then some. With help from my 10yo daughter, we made this recipe easily and it was a big hit!
    Reply

  201. :)

    Belleville, Ontario

    5 stars I didn’t have yogurt or milk, so I swapped with 7 pieces of light Laughing Cow and almond milk. This recipe is a great replacement but like all Alfredo, was kind of bland even using 2tbsp of garlic powder. I paired it with black bean pasta, shrimp, mushrooms and spinach.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      That should be fine! You’ll likely need more flour to thicken it properly.

    • Anonymous

      Singapore, Central Singapore Community Development Council

      so is this 30grams of all purpose flour suffice for this 1X scale recipe

  208. Deanna

    United States

    5 stars Excellent! I did add a little bit more garlic & a little more broth & milk maybe 2 tbs each to get it to the consistency that we like! We will surely be having this again & again. 🙂
    Reply

  217. Callieallie

    Forest, Virginia

    5 stars I made this to put with the Banza Chickpea pasta. It is AMAZING!!! My family of mostly men and boys love it. It’s honestly better than any Alfredo I’ve had before. Make this asap! It’s hard to stop eating.
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  223. Sharlene

    Boynton Beach, Florida

    Having four couples for dinner on February 27th. Menu pizza and pasta with your healthy Alfredo sauce and red sauce for those wanting my delicious red sauce
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  227. Christine

    United States

    5 stars I made this tonight in January 13, 2022. I used low fat cottage cheese instead of Greek yogurt like another reviewer mentioned (had to whisk longer to ensure the chunks were all melted), and also added a dash of Italian Seasoning as well. We served it with Carba Nada Roasted Garlic Noodles, and topped with sautéed shrimp, spinach, and mushrooms (sautéed in a separate pan). Magnificent! My husband said it was restaurant worthy-and hee my biggest critic – in a good way! Five stars!!
    Reply

  228. Anonymous

    Elburn, Illinois

    5 stars Quick and easy and healthy. I add cooked sliced chicken and or broccoli or asparagus and serve over pasta. Can also add sliced mushrooms.
    Reply

  233. Teresa

    United States

    5 stars I’ve made this a few times and I love it. However, I think I’m doing something wrong. When I try to reheat the sauce the next day, it’s chunky, gelatinous, and separated. I add water but it doesn’t help much. What should I do?
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      So glad you love this! Are you re-heating it in the microwave? That may be the culprit!

    • Teresa

      United States

      I am! So I should put it back on the stovetop as is or should I add something more to it? Thanks!

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Next time, just reheat on the stove. It’s probably the microwave that’s causing separation. 🙂

  236. Elena

    United States

    5 stars I modified just a couple of things based on a few people’s reviews and substituted oat milk for skim milk, and added some cottage cheese in place of some Greek yogurt. The sauce was so delicious!!
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  240. Desert

    United States

    5 stars If I don’t want the “tang” of Greek yogurt, can plain nonfat yogurt be successfully substituted? The general concept for creating a fairly low-fat sauce is tantalizing.
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  241. Pamela

    United States

    5 stars Thank you for this recipe! As I take my family with me on the road to healthier eating we still crave foods that are normally loaded with flavor…and fat! I wanted to do a healthy fettuccine alfredo and went in search of an alfredo sauce that would omit those lovely heavy creams and butters but still maintain the flavors. This is the recipe I decided on and I admit that I was super skeptical as I prepared it. But by the time I was on the last steps the sauce had thickened and had a really nice garlicky almost buttery smell to it. I poured it on our pasta and added lots of shredded chicken breast and a ton of chopped broccoli and it was wonderful. I could taste that it was “lightened” but there was also a little tang to it that I think came from the greek yogurt. My family loved it. The only advice I would give to those who choose to use this recipe is to be patient, stir and whisk all ingredients thoroughly because mixing is key. Also, use a good quality Greek yogurt (I love Fage 0%) and quality parmesan if you can. I am saving this recipe and will continue to follow your page and look forward to more healthy recipes. Thanks so much!
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  246. LaSaan

    United States

    5 stars Surprised at how excellent and rather light this sauce was…so good! I did use 1/4 cup cottage cheese and 1/4 cup goat cheese in lieu of yogurt, as that’s what I had in the fridge.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Thanks Amber! 1/4th of the recipe is a serving. Pour it into a liquid 4 cup measuring cup, then divide by 4. 🙂

  250. Jennifer

    Tampa, Florida

    5 stars Delicious! I didn’t have skim milk so I substituted buttermilk. This is an easy, great recipe. I reduced the salt just a little. I added precooked shrimp and bow tie pasta when the sauce was done. Yum!!
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  253. Elyse

    United States

    5 stars Last night, after driving by The Olive Garden and talking myself out of take out- I had the intense craving to make my first, at home, fettuccine alfredo. Once home, I began looking up recipes… and then I saw the calories! When I found this recipe,I was so skeptical, I literally read every comment in the reviews. But on the compared calorie count alone, why not give it a try?! First, it turned out absolutely fantastic! It came out to the consistency of the alfredo that I was craving and not expecting, from being a quarter of the calories. I did switch up some components- based on allllllll of the comments I read. I quickly sautéed 3 finely chopped cloves of garlic (rather than using powder), and then added the mix of (pre-whisked) milk, low sodium chicken broth, and cornstarch (rather than adding oil and CS etc). I did not add salt, I read the parm should probably suffice. I sautéed portabella mushrooms on the side, as I read the water they release might dilute the alfredo if cooked together. Once finished, I combined and it was perfect. A bit tangy for me without the mushroom- but because it thickened so well, I may just add less yogurt next time. Sorry for the novel, but this is truly the first time I’ve commented on a recipe! People who want to- should cross over to the light side! You won’t be disappointed! Thank you for this platform of alfredo to expand on!
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  259. Mikayla

    Spring Hill, Florida

    Quick question for you! I tried this sauce out last night but it ended up gritty and watery. I added cooked spinach, mushrooms, & tomatoes after cooking so I’m wondering if the oil or acid did something to it and broke it apart. It just unfortunately wasn’t creamy for me. Any ideas? I can’t wait to try it again.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hmmm. I’ve never had that happen before. Sounds like it separated… could be the heat was too high and/or your greek yogurt was too cold! Spinach and mushrooms naturally have a lot of water in them as well and like you said, maybe the acid from the tomatoes caused it to break.

  267. Tennille

    Eugene, Oregon

    5 stars This was so good for a lower fat option! I used oat milk in place of skim milk and noochy nutritional yeast instead of parmesan and made it a vegan sauce. We loved it!
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  268. Katie

    Tacoma, Washington

    5 stars Wow! This was so good! I used arrowroot for thickener and served over red lentil pasta and broccoli with ground italian chicken. I left salt out because Parmesan is so salty and didn’t miss it at all. It reminded me of hamburger helper in the best way possible! Kids ate it up! I’m never buying Alfredo again
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      I figure that this recipe serves about 4 people so I tend to just split it into fourths and call that a serving. I’m not sure of the exact measurement!

    • Steve

      Toronto, Ontario

      5 stars It’s about 250ml, so 1/4 of that (1/4 cup) is a serving. How do I know? I just made it and it’s AMAZING. Sauteed a sliced chicken breast with a bit of onion and pepper … And had it on those new noodles… 25 cals a package… So 130+285+25+negligible onions/pepper… ~450 for a TASTY dinner?! Yuzz plz

  270. Mary

    United States

    5 stars I just made this for dinner tonight. I added sautéd yellow pepper, onion and mushrooms but didn’t change the basic recipe. It turned out very good. My husband and I almost finished all of it! I have saved this to make again. The only negative is that the sauce doesn’t like as creamy white as a regular Alfredo sauce. We really didn’t miss all the fat and calories, though!
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  275. Julie

    Johnson City, Tennessee

    5 stars Very satisfying. Used it to create shrimp pizzas for our anniversary. Husband loved it.
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  277. Shawn

    Williamsburg, Virginia

    5 stars I very seldom rate recipes, but this was amazing! I made it exactly as written and must admit I was a bit skeptical at first. But wow! Our entire family loved it, even the picky 8 year old. I served it with herbed fettuccine, grilled chicken breast, and sautéed mushrooms. We will definitely be having this again!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi, Krista! Because of the low fat content, it would likely curdle. If you do want to give it a shot, I would add very little bits at a time for the best possible result!

    • Julie

      Johnson City, Tennessee

      5 stars If you substitute light sour cream for the yogurt you will get the twang that lemon juice will give you without curdling the sauce.

  289. Kim

    Alexandria, Virginia

    5 stars This was really delicious. I RARELY make recipes exactly as written, I’ll normally tweak for my preferences, but I gave this a go. I used 1% milk because that’s what I had on hand but otherwise made exactly as written. I tossed 1/4 of the finished recipe with some sautéed mushroom, garlic, spinach and chicken breast, and it was so good and incredibly satisfying. Will definitely be making this again!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Thanks so much, Kim!! Glad you loved it 🙂 sounds delicious with the added veggies and chicken!

  298. Julie

    Winnipeg, Manitoba

    5 stars Delicious!! – even with my lactose free milk, lactose free Greek yogurt and lactose free parmesan! 😀
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  299. Foodie

    Fairfax, Virginia

    5 stars This was da bomb! Stupid easy! I used full fat Greek yogurt and 2% milk, but it did not do anything weird to the recipe. Keeping this in my rotation.
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  302. Masha

    Ridgewood, New Jersey

    5 stars I never need to have a full fat version ever again. This is excellent. I mixed in some ground Turkey and it was delish. Gonna try and add mushrooms next time. This is now our family’s monthly (at least) meal. Thank you!!!
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  303. Janelle

    United States

    5 stars This was simply awesome. I made it with tortellini and threw in some turkey sausage and veggies.. no leftovers 🙂
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  309. Justine

    Squamish, British Columbia

    4 stars I should have put less garlic but that’s all dependent on preference. Fresh garlic may be nicer! Thanks for the recipe. LOVE timer button included.
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  311. Latisha

    The Bronx, New York

    5 stars OMG Jennifer, this recipe was so good! I wasn’t expecting it to be this good. It’s so flavorful, creamy and rich that I almost feel guilty eating it…almost lol. I served it alongside some sauteed shrimp and broccoli.
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  315. Clarissa

    Fairmont, West Virginia

    5 stars It’s so good. I however changed a few things around as I needed to watch my sodium intake. I used unsalted chicken broth and I also used unsweetened vanilla almond milk in place of the regular milk and chicken broth and I also cut the salt down to a 1/4 tsp. Everything else I kept the same and it turned out flawless every time. I have made this a few times and have once also added salt free cajun seasoning to it to give it some kick but this is by far the best skinny Alfredo sauce .
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Awesome! Glad you were able to make the recipe work for you. Thanks, Clarissa! 🙂

  318. Leah

    Canada

    5 stars I just made this and omg it’s so amazing! I won’t ever make alfredo sauce the regular way again because this way is so much healthier! Tysm! ☺️
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  319. Jennifer

    Schofield, Wisconsin

    5 stars This was delicious! I sautéed mushrooms and used the liquid in addition to the broth and added some oregano otherwise followed exact. This is going to be repeated often. Thanks!
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  324. Paige

    Denver, Colorado

    5 stars This sauce is amazing and healthy! I add Cajun seasoning to this to spice it up and I add chicken or shrimp. It’s incredible.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Thank you, Paige! I bet it’s delicious with the Cajun seasoning. Great idea!

  330. Suzanne

    Seattle, Washington

    5 stars This is a delicious alternative to classic Alfredo. Surprisingly creamy. The next time I make it I’ll use a round bottom saucepan, the small quantity of oil made it difficult to whisk the cornstarch smooth in the flat-bottomed pan.
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  333. cat

    Millersville, Maryland

    5 stars Im always skeptical about ‘healthy’ versions of recipes. I was amazed at how absolutely delicious this was!! I served it with cavatappi pasta and blackened chicken and broccoli. Was flavorful and creamy and amazing. Made a big batch for meal prep for work. Healthy AND yummo all in one. WIN!!!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi! I’m not sure how much exactly but I would say the full recipe would serve about 4 people. So, 4 generous servings of whatever pasta you decide to serve it with. I usually just eyeball about 1/4 of the full batch 🙂 hope that helps!

  346. Paul

    Oneonta, New York

    5 stars This recipe hit the spot in a fine way! Corn starch, if you keep stirring, is like magic for texture and supports a faux-creamy thing very well. I did as some mentioned and started with a garlic sauté and did not take any garlic powder off of the amount called for here. I used 2% milk. Will have to try with skim some time, but I am a little scared. Very satisfying entree–not missing the heavy cream at all.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Thanks so much, Paul! 🙂 Glad you enjoyed! 2% is great but I think sim milk works deliciously as well. Totally your call!

  349. Lyn

    Clovis, California

    5 stars This is definitely 5 stars. I couldn’t believe how good it is and my husband loved it. A keeper for sure. I added some chunked leftover rotisserie chicken breast and a couple of handfuls of baby spinach to the sauce and poured it over fettucine. Almost instant yummy!
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  353. Gramma

    Akron, Ohio

    5 stars LOVED THIS! It was easy and turned out perfect! I didn’t have cornstarch, so I used flour. It worked fine. I served the sauce over grilled chicken, veggies, and riced cauliflower and it was delicious.
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    • zafira

      Singapore, Central Singapore Community Development Council

      oh hii should i use all-purpose flour if I don’t have cornstarch, will it affect the appearance?

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      That should be fine! You may need to add more flour to thicken it properly.

  359. Val

    Media, Pennsylvania

    5 stars Modified slightly- sautéed some garlic in the olive oil then added the broth then the milk mixed with the cornstarch. I wondered how that cornstarch roux was going to work out so thank you other commenter for doing the experiment first! Came out plenty thick and creamy and quite tasty. Served with shrimp sautéed in olive oil and pappardale
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  371. Emily

    Lafayette, Louisiana

    4 stars I recommend skipping the oil, add the cornstarch into the milk/broth mixture as it warms up. Many a lumpy fried cornstarch oil failure were tossed before I figured this out. Otherwise perfect! Only dairy sauce recipe I haven’t curdled! 🙂
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  377. Morgan

    Hillsboro, Oregon

    4 stars Absolutely FANTASTIC! I switched a low-fat, mostly Mediterranean diet recently and the cheesy pasta has been a serious craving. This recipe solidly scratches the mac’n’cheese itch. I had it over Banza chickpea pasta and cauliflower gnocchi. Mangiare! The only reason I’m not giving it 5 stars is that I found the seasoning ratio to be a bit low. Next time I’m going to add some fresh garlic and some herbs, and reduce the salt (the parm has plenty!)
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  379. B2

    Creswell, Oregon

    5 stars My husband loves butter and cream but needs to alter his diet. I didn’t think I’d find a substitute that he would eat. He LOVED this recipe better than the standard Alfredo sauces with butter and cream. Nicely done!
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  380. Richard

    Dallas, Texas

    5 stars Mine separated just a bit and is darker in color (I had Chicken bone broth on hand). My yogurt was straight out of the fridge and hadn’t come up to room temperature, is that the reason it separated a bit? I also didn’t use the oil or flour, I just added the broth and milk and put in some psyllium husk powder to thicken it up. Still tastes great.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Richard! I’m guessing yours separated, because the yogurt wasn’t at room temperature and you used husk powder . . . I can’t be sure, because you changed the original recipe. So glad you enjoyed this!

    • Suzanne

      Buffalo, New York

      5 stars I didn’t even see the note to use room temperature yogurt! I used mine straight out of the fridge and did not have this problem.

    • MH

      Downers Grove, Illinois

      5 stars I just made this to accompany my spaghetti squash and therefore make a steak alfredo spaghetti squash. We only had whole milk because the kids but I used that and then flour instead. Even my hubby likes it!!! Thank you!

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Yay! I’m sure it was delicious with spaghetti squash! So glad your kids/hubby loved the recipe! Thanks for the feedback 🙂

  384. Marie

    Vancouver, British Columbia

    5 stars I loved the alfredo sauce. I used almond milk instead of skim milk and it turned out great. I would probably reduce the salt next time.
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  386. Sam

    St Louis, Missouri

    4 stars I’m not a very good cook (especially with sauces), but this is pretty good! Mine doesn’t quite taste like Alfredo sauce nor does it have the right consistency, but the sauce taste pretty darn good anyway.
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  387. Tony

    New Freedom, Pennsylvania

    5 stars Fantastic healthy alfredo sauce, coming from an Italian family this is as good as it gets. Thanks
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  388. Janet

    Toronto, Ontario

    5 stars Excellent Recipe:) I Substituted almond (unsweetened) milk for the regular milk and added finely grated fresh garlic at the stage where the broth and milk were added. I Whos used grate la your free Parmesan.Worked perfectly. At the end I seasoned the sauce with salt and course ground pepper for a healthy Alfredo sauce I used on pizza and fettuccine Alfredo pasta!
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  389. Brendan

    Lawrence, Massachusetts

    4 stars If you wanted to get the consistency closer to full Alfredo you could thicken this with steamed cauliflower blended with the broth; that’s what the vegans do. It also lets you skip the oil/cornstarch “roux” and cut the skim milk. I found adding parmesan to a vegan recipes wasn’t quite right, but your idea of Greek yogurt put it over the top.
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  399. Cindy

    United States

    5 stars I love this recipe. Quick and easy very light on the stomach. Definitely will make again. Thank you!
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  401. Linda

    Hedgesville, West Virginia

    5 stars I made this for a chicken broccoli casserole and it was delicious. I didn’t have the yogurt on hand so I subbed flavored cream cheese. everything else was the same. Thanks for a really good, healthier alfredo sauce
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  405. Anonymous

    Sacramento, California

    5 stars LOVE this recipe! Make it all the time. Heads up that you can skip the oil– I just add the corn starch to the milk and stock (after adding some of the liquid to the starch in a cup to avoid lumps, like you usually would). I also go a little bit lighter on the cornstarch (1 tbsp instead of 2) and it’s thick enough for my liking.
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  415. Juliet

    Gilroy, California

    5 stars Oh man, this healthy alfredo sauce was sooo yummy!!! This is definitely a keeper! And I appreciate the option to double or triple the recipe with the conversions being provided as I doubled the recipe 🙂 I decided to substitute the garlic powder for a medium bulb of garlic, which I finely chopped and sautéed in olive oil. I love garlic and tend to overdo it, but it was just the right amount in this case. I wanted to jazz it up and added fresh baby spinach and two cans of tuna, and used approximately 4 cups of rotini pasta. My family loved it!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Thanks so much Juliet! 🙂 Love the tuna and spinach additions!

  423. Janet

    Denver, Colorado

    4 stars This is a very good, light Alfredo. I added some basil to the sauce, tossed it with penne, broccoli, and chicken for a nice week night dinner.
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  424. Nina

    Australia

    5 stars Hi Jennifer, I’ve been looking for a great substitute to the heavy cream sauce recipe I’m currently using for my family, and your one looks great! I’m not a fan of broth however… is there anything you could suggest using instead of it? I usually add heaps of spices for flavour and the other things I put into the pasta dish are well seasoned. I’m wondering whether leaving the broth out completely would mess with the consistency of the sauce? Hoping you can make a suggestion! Thanks in advance
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Since you’re adding your own seasonings, just replace the broth with water or even milk! You’ll definitely need to add additional salt and spices 🙂

  430. Amanda

    Owatonna, Minnesota

    5 stars This is always our go-to when it comes to homemade Alfredo sauce! Thank you for the recipe!
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  431. Jo

    North Reading, Massachusetts

    5 stars I FREAKING LOVED THIS ALFREDO!!!!!! I love traditional Alfredo but it always kills my stomach and this was AMAZING!! So easy to make, with ingredients I had handy and so so flavorful like the real thing – but I won’t feel so guilty eating this! Thank you!!!!!!!
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  434. Stephanie

    Houston, Texas

    I see that this makes four servings – what is the actual serving size, though? (cups, mL, whatever!) Thank you!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      I’ve never measured Stephanie! I’d suggest pouring it into a 4 cup liquid measuring cup to see 🙂