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Healthy Alfredo Sauce with Greek Yogurt

Gentle Tummy

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese from the block
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Grate 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese from the block and set it aside. Freshly grated parmesan melts more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese and gives the sauce a creamier texture.
  • Peel and mince 3 cloves garlic using a garlic press or knife. Fresh garlic adds the best flavor and blends evenly into the sauce.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add the garlic, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir gently and cook just until fragrant, about 30–60 seconds.
  • Reduce the heat to LOW and add 1 cup plain Greek yogurt. Stir until smooth and fully combined. Keep the heat low to prevent the yogurt from curdling.
  • Add the grated parmesan cheese and stir until melted and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
  • If the sauce is too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of milk or almond milk and stir until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • Use the sauce immediately or toss it with pasta, vegetables, chicken, or spaghetti squash. The sauce thickens slightly as it cools.

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Notes

Keep the heat low: Greek yogurt can curdle if it gets too hot, so always reduce the heat before adding it and stir gently.
Use plain Greek yogurt: Avoid flavored or sweetened yogurt, which can change the taste and texture of the sauce.
Grate the cheese yourself: Parmesan from the block melts smoothly and prevents a grainy or clumpy sauce.
Add milk slowly: If you want a thinner sauce, add milk a tablespoon at a time so it doesn’t get too loose.
Serve right away: This sauce is creamiest when freshly made and will thicken as it cools.
Did you make this recipe?Please let me know in the comments below how it turned out :)