A gluten free alfredo sauce that’s lighter in calories with all the flavor. Using Greek yogurt, fresh parmesan cheese, lots of garlic, and olive oil, this alfredo sauce is rich and creamy without all the fat. A kid favorite that’s ready in just 10 minutes!
Our alfredo sauce without cream will quickly become a favorite homemade sauce. Quick & easy to create with celiac-safe ingredients. This sauce can be whipped up to toss with pasta, chicken, or veggies!
For more gluten-free sauces, check out delicious Gluten Free Pasta Sauce, tangy Gluten Free Stir Fry Sauce and creamy Velveeta Cheese Sauce.
Is Alfredo Sauce Gluten-Free?
Many jarred alfredo sauces are going to be made with gluten-containing ingredients along with a high fat and sodium content for flavor. After much frustration in the search for a healthy alfredo sauce that was also gluten-free, we made it our mission to create a homemade version. We are excited to not only share that it is gluten-free but also low in fat and sodium!
Our homemade alfredo sauce recipe is versatile, super simple, and requires minimal time. You can feel confident serving this delicious celiac-safe recipe with your family any night of the week!
To get started, gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the written instructions or printable recipe card.
Equipment
- large skillet
- whisk
- measuring spoons and cups
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 6 ounces plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon tamari
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.
How To Make
Sauté garlic, whisk in flour and broth
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute over medium heat. Slowly whisk in the flour then gradually add the chicken broth. Continue whisking until thickened.
Add the rest of the ingredients
To the flour mixture add the yogurt, parmesan cheese, tamari, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
Serve hot
Serve tossed with gluten-free pasta, over chicken, or drizzled over veggies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 5 days.
Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave by stirring every 20 seconds until hot. Slowly reheat and stir occasionally to prevent the sauce from separating or becoming grainy. Add additional chicken broth to thin the sauce if needed.
We recommend not freezing this sauce as it tends to separate upon reheating.
Thicken by allowing the sauce to simmer on the stove until the desired thickness is reached. Stir occasionally. If this doesn’t thicken it enough, stir together 1 tablespoon gluten-free flour with 1-2 tablespoons of water. Whisk this mixture into the sauce and continue to heat until thickened.
Kids In The Kitchen
Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.
- It is important to slowly add in the flour and whisk continuously to prevent the flour from clumping together
- To thicken a sauce, you can add gluten-free flour and water or cornstarch and water slurry and whisk until thick.
- To thin a sauce, you can add more liquid such as water, broth or milk.
More Gluten-Free Pasta Recipes
- Gluten Free Butternut Squash Ravioli
- Gluten-Free Baked Ziti with Sausage
- Taco Pasta Bake
- Gluten Free Pasta Recipe
- Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole
- Gluten Free Chicken Noodle Soup
- Homemade Low-Sodium Ramen Noodles
- Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan
- Gluten Free Alfredo
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Gluten Free Alfredo Sauce
Equipment
- measuring spoons and cups
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 6 ounces plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon tamari
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Saute garlic, whisk in flour and broth. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute over medium heat. Slowly whisk in the flour then gradually add the chicken broth. Continue whisking until thickened.2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 3 tablespoons gluten-free flour, 1 cup chicken broth
- Add the rest of the ingredients. To the flour mixture add the yogurt, parmesan cheese, tamari, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.6 ounces plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon tamari, 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Serve hot. Serve tossed with gluten-free pasta, over chicken, or drizzled over veggies.
Notes
Storage & Reheating Instructions
- Store in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 5 days.
- Reheat on the stove top or in the microwave by stirring every 20 seconds until hot. Slowly reheat and stir occasionally to prevent the sauce from separating or becoming grainy.
Pro Tips
- Do not freeze as the sauce tends to separate upon reheating
- Thicken by allowing the sauce to simmer on the stove until the desired thickness is reached. Stir occasionally.
Nutrition
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