We have been having the most grey, dreary days in Utah and this recipe was EXACTLY what I needed to warm me up. It has a creamy base with a kick thanks to roasted red peppers and red pepper flakes. This is a recipe I made all the time for family meals and everyone loves it!
Control The Spice
This healthy Alfredo sauce can be made as spicy or mild as you like. When I make this for kids, I generally keep it pretty mild, but for adults, I pile on the spice! You can make this dish as spicy or not spicy as you want by adding the right amount of red pepper flakes. The fresh red peppers add a tiny kick, but the spice really comes from the flakes, so adjust accordingly.
Ingredients
Red peppers Olive oil White onion Garlic cloves – minced Butter Chicken broth or vegetable broth Milk Half and half Low fat cream cheese Parmesan cheese – freshly grated Basil – minced Salt Red pepper flakes Pasta
Roasted Red Peppers
One of the best parts of this healthy Alfredo sauce is the flavor you get from the roasted red peppers. They are a very mild pepper, so it’s perfectly fine for kids to eat. You can use canned roasted red peppers, but it is SUPER easy to make your own, and I think it tastes so much better! You’ll want to peel the blackened skin off these peppers after you roast them. You don’t have to get all of the skin, just try to get most of it off, especially the blackened parts.
What to Serve with Healthy Alfredo Sauce
To make this dish even healthier, I used whole wheat pasta, but you can make this with any kind of pasta you like. I think I might try it with some cheese ravioli the next time I make it. You can also add chicken or shrimp to this recipe to give it some protein. I also think this healthy Alfredo sauce would even work over rice or as a sandwich spread. You can even try it as a dip for breadsticks. Read More: 35+ Quick and Easy To Follow Dinner Ideas Your Family Will Surely Love
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