Alfredo Sauce without Cream

4.77 from 67 votes

A simple and healthy Alfredo sauce recipe without cream. Made with ingredients probably in your kitchen and ready in less than 15 minutes.

Cook Time12 mins

Total Time12 mins

Course: sauce

Cuisine: Italian / American

Diet: Halal

Servings: Tablespoons

Calories: 28kcal

Author: Amira

Place your milk in a measuring cup or a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute to get it warm.
In a pot over medium heat, melt butter then sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
Add flour, whisk flour in butter until it changes color to light yellow.
Pour milk gradually about ½ cup each time whisking in between until mixture is lump free.
Keep stirring until the mixture gets bubbly and thickens.
Turn heat off and mix in the parmesan cheese.
Add salt and pepper to taste.

It is better to warm the milk, no boiling, before adding it to the flour mixture. Cold milk makes it harder to get a lump free mixture, especially if you are a beginner.
This is a basic Alfredo sauce that you can take to the next level by adding more spices like Italian seasoning, oregano, a pinch of nutmeg...etc.
Blender Method
- This method is recommended if you are a beginners as it easily ensures that your mixture is lump free. Sauce made in the blender is usually thinner so you will use only 2 cups of milk. It is worth mentioning though that the mixture might taste a little bit starchy but it is a good starting point for beginners.
  - In your blender, add flour, milk and blend well.
  - Melt butter in a pot over medium heat then sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
  - Pour the milk mixture and keep stirring until mixture thickens about 6-7 minutes.
  - Turn heat off and then mix in Parmesan cheese until melted.
  - Season with salt and pepper to taste.