Can there really be such a thing? There are so many options today for adapting even the most unhealthy, fatty foods, to something that is good for us. Most commonly, Alfredo Sauce has about 56 grams of fat, nearly all of the saturated kind, and about 1500 calories per 1/4 cup serving. With some basic changes to store-bought fat free products, these scary numbers are reduced to one-tenth the original total. Enjoy without guilt!

4 tablespoons Fat-Free I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 (8 ounce) package fat free cream cheese
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 cups fat-free Half & Half
(1 cup) grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper

Melt ICBIN butter in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat. Add olive oil. Add cream cheese and minced garlic, stirring with wire whisk until smooth. Add milk, a little at a time, whisking to smooth out lumps. Stir in Parmesan and pepper. Remove from heat when sauce reaches desired consistency. Sauce will thicken rapidly, thin with Half & Half if cooked too long. Toss with hot pasta to serve.

Variations: 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg and fresh Italian parsley can be added at ended for a more “Swiss” flair. Sauce can be used as a base for creamy pesto. Extra tablespoon of garlic and 1 cup sliced Portobello mushrooms for a more French flair. Also, 2 tablespoons of fresh basil and crushed tomatoes can be added for a creamy Italian tomato sauce. Great as a vegetarian dish: add steamed broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots. Of course, grilled chicken would be a great addition, as well!

Makes 10 servings, ½ cup each.

Calories: 124
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 11mg
Carbs: 5g
Sodium: 249mg
Protein: 4g