Low Sodium White 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!

LOW-FAT WHITE SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk flour in heavy medium saucepan to remove any lumps. Gradually add 1 cup milk, whisking until smooth. Add remaining 2 cups milk and nutmeg; whisk over medium heat until mixture thickens and boils, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in Parmesan, egg and butter. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over low heat until heated through before using; do not boil.)

LOW-FAT WHITE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a heavy medium saucepan, whisk flour to remove any lumps.
• Gradually add 1 cup milk whisking until smooth.
• Add remaining 2 cups of milk and nutmeg.
• Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, about 10 minutes, until mixture thickens and boils.
• Remove from heat.
• Whisk a little of the mixture into the egg substitute.
• Add egg substitute, Parmesan and butter to the white sauce mixture, whisking constantly.
• Season to taste.
• Can be made ahead, covered and refrigerated.
• Reheat before using.