They are sayings we have all heard before: “A little dab will do ya” and “Moderation is key.” While these phrases are used for different areas of life, they can also apply to the use of butter. Many people avoid this food like the plague because too much could be detrimental to your health. However, a little dab and a little moderation could lead you to healthier diet. Before you double check the title to make sure you’re still reading a health blog, check out some of the benefits of butter. It has immune-boosting vitamins that could help prevent the growth of cancer cells. It also contains calcium along with vitamins A, D and K, which fights cavities and prevents tooth decay.
So, while you don’t want to pile on the butter every day, it is ok to cook with it from time to time. One way you can use it is with this homemade Alfredo sauce. Putting butter in your sauce makes it rich and creamy. It also satisfies that desire we all have for comfort food.
There’s more good news. You can skip the butter altogether (moderation is key, remember?) and have a homemade sauce that is just as fulfilling. Just replace the butter with avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil.
The texture is slightly different, but the great taste remains the same.
Creamy Alfredo Sauce
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of salted butter
- 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup low fat milk
- 4 tablespoons unbleached, all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
- Salt
- Pepper
Directions:
- Heat skillet on medium heat with butter and garlic. Monitor carefully to prevent scalding.
- Add chicken broth and milk to butter and garlic and whisk together.
- Whisk in the flour 1 tablespoon at a time and stir until smooth.
- Let the sauce simmer for about 3 minutes, stirring slowly. Add parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle parsley flakes into the sauce and stir. (The sauce will thicken while it sits. Add a little more milk if is too thick for your liking or add more flour or parmesan cheese if you would like it creamier).
- Pour over your choice of pasta and enjoy!