Low-Fat Alfredo Sauce

• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 cups nonfat milk or 2 cups 1% low-fat milk
• 1 cup fat-free chicken broth
• 4 tablespoons flour (for a thinner sauce use 3 tablespoons)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• salt
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (can use more)

1. In a small skillet heat oil over medium heat; add in onion and saute for about 10 minutes or until lightly browned; add in the garlic and chili flakes the last 2 minutes of cooking (the onions must be lightly browned!).
2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan whisk/stir together milk, chicken broth, flour and black pepper over low heat until smooth, thickened and heated though.
3. Add the the onion/garlic mixture to the prepared sauce; mix until heated through.
4. Add/mix in Parmesan cheese and season with salt if desired.
5. Serve over cooked pasta.

onion, garlic, chili pepper, oil, nonfat milk, chicken broth, flour, black pepper, salt, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/low-fat-alfredo-sauce-212206 (may not work)