Fettuccine Alfredo - Challenge Dairy (2024)

A slightly more indulgent vegetarian offering, this simple yet elegant main entree is perfectly portioned for two, but it also makes a welcomed side dish for the family. Top with freshly grated Paramesan and chopped chives. (Although it's not part of this recipe, you could add grilled chicken.)

Fettuccine Alfredo - Challenge Dairy (1)

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dried Fettuccini
  • ⅓ cup Challenge Unsalted Butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic pressed or minced (2 cloves)
  • ½ cup milk*
  • ½ cup heavy cream*
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • ½ cup fresh finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (optional – add to taste)
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh minced Chives

Directions

  • 1

    Cook fettuccine according to package directions in a large pot of boiling water. Drain.

  • 2

    Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and sauté until golden.

  • 3

    In a cup, add milk to cornstarch to create slurry and then stir into butter mixture. Add cream; stir until thicken. Add Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper and nutmeg: stir and cook for an additional minute.

  • 4

    Add cooked fettuccini to the sauce, stir to coat pasta. Garnish with chives and serve immediately.

Notes

  • !

    Milk and cream can be replaced with half and half, or for a thinner sauce use all milk.

Fettuccine Alfredo - Challenge Dairy (2024)

FAQs

Does fettuccine alfredo have dairy? ›

Plus, pretty much every Alfredo sauce recipe contains milk and is probably tricky for lactose intolerant people to digest. Luckily, the recipe for Alfredo sauce is straightforward, so making a lactose free fettuccine Alfredo won't take much effort!

Is there a lot of dairy in Alfredo? ›

Traditional Alfredo sauce is made with heavy cream and heaps of parmesan cheese. Obviously, that's not good for anyone who wants to avoid dairy, but the flavors are hard to beat.

Can lactose people eat chicken alfredo? ›

In conclusion, this lactose-free chicken alfredo pasta with spinach and mushrooms is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for those who are lactose intolerant. The creamy sauce is made with lactose-free milk and nutritional yeast, which gives it a rich and cheesy flavor.

Is Alfredo sauce made of milk? ›

For a garlicky alfredo sauce, saute 1 to 2 cloves minced garlic with the butter before adding the flour. You can use 2% or skim milk for this recipe, but the sauce will be thinner. This recipe can be scaled up to make larger batches. Just keep the ratios of flour, butter, milk, and cheese the same.

Is vegan dairy-free? ›

Veganism is one of the strictest diet choices - no ingredients directly from animals or where animals are used or harmed in processing. This means no meat, fish, or dairy, but also no white cane sugar and no honey. For some vegans, even certain vegetables, fruits, and nuts are off-limits.

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