Low Sodium Alfredo Sauce Food

LOW SODIUM ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium to small saucepan over medium heat add olive oil till hot. Add garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to just below medium.
• Add cream, when warmed slowly add cream cheese and Swiss + Gruyere shredded cheese. Cook over medium low heat and whisk until melted.
• Add Italian seasoning and pepper. Continue to whisk until smooth.
• Simmer and continue to cook for about 3-5 minutes or until it starts to thicken.
• Serve immediately and toss it with your pasta!

LOWER SODIUM ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Add the powdered milk to the water and mix well (read the directions on the package because reconstitution can vary slightly from product to product). Set aside. In a saucepan with a heavy bottom, sautee garlic in the butter over med high heat, 2 or 3 minutes. Add the flour and stir until the mixture is smooth. Add the reconstituted milk slowly and stir constantly to prevent burning. Turn down heat to low and heat until the sauce is thick enough, usually about 3 -5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and stir until well mixed. Remove from heat and serve separately, or mix with entree and serve.
• Options;.
• Mushrooms, cooked carrots, celery or other veggies may be added with the spices, if desired.

LOW-FAT/LITE ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Put all ingredients, except basil, into food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
• Pour mixture in small saucepan and add basil.
• Cook over medium-low heat until heated through and smooth consistency.
• Add more basil, salt and/or pepper, if desired.
• Let cook on very low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve over any type of pasta or use for vegetable lasagna.