Healthy (High-Protein!) Lemon Garlic Alfredo Pasta

With a bowl of fresh lemons and a handful of unwanted plain greek yogurt cups sitting in the fridge, I sought out to make a healthier alfredo recipe.

Alfredo is one of my favorite comfort meals, but I can’t handle the richness of heavy cream and butter.

This yogurt-based alternative lived up to all my expectations. It was surprisingly so creamy! The tangy yogurt paired perfectly with the lemon flavor, balanced out with garlic and parmesan cheese.

What You Need

This recipe serves 6!

1. 1.5 lemons, juiced
2. 3 cloves of garlic, minced
3. 2 cups of greek yogurt
4. 1 cup parmesan cheese
5. 1.5 boxes of fettuccine pasta
6. Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, to taste
7. Chicken, on the side or in the dish

Directions

Not only was this dinner cheap to make, but also so easy. You’ll make your sauce in a blender.

I first squeezed my lemon into the blender. The recipe I had been following called for 2 whole lemons, and I found that was too much.

Mince the garlic, at least 3 cloves, and you can always add in some garlic powder if you need more flavor.

Add in the greek yogurt and finally some parmesan cheese, which will thicken the sauce a bit. Blend it all together and pour over cooked pasta.

Once it’s all mixed, I usually taste test to see if it needs anything else: garlic, lemon, salt, etc. Don’t forget the Italian seasonings. I sprinkled in dried parsley, oregano, basil and some extra garlic, along with salt and pepper.

That’s it! Enjoy your healthy, less rich version of a classic alfredo with a lemony twist. I added in some grilled chicken for extra protein and flavor.

Enjoy!