An easy gluten-free fettuccini alfredo recipe made with Greek yogurt cutting calories and fat but not flavor. Packed with fresh garlic and parmesan and made in 15 minutes, it’s a family favorite for busy nights.
Our gluten-free version of this classic recipe is created by tossing gluten free pasta in the BEST alfredo sauce. Serve as is for a complete meal or try any of the recipe variations shared below!
Fettuccini alfredo is one of our family’s favorite dishes. The creaminess of the alfredo sauce tossed with the noodles makes this one of the best comfort foods. This is a dish we will serve any time of the year on any night of the week because it’s so easy to make.
After being diagnosed with celiac disease, my daughter and I knew we had to recreate this popular recipe with a gluten-free twist! We are FINALLY sharing all the secrets to turning this traditional dish into a version that is gluten-free, low fat, and low sodium. The flavor is amazing!
For more gluten free pasta recipes that the whole family will enjoy, check out Gluten-Free Baked Ziti with Sausage, Gluten Free Butternut Squash Ravioli and Taco Pasta Bake.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces gluten-free fettuccini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 6 ounces plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 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
Bring water to a boil in a large stockpot. Cook the pasta per box instructions. Drain.
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. Add the cooked pasta using tongs.
Serve hot
Serve as is or try any of the options below!
Alfredo Recipe Variations
- Broccoli – easily steam broccoli by placing in a microwave-safe dish with water covering the bottom. Cover the dish and heat for 5-6 minutes or until broccoli is fork tender. Then, toss with the pasta and sauce.
- Bacon & peas – mix crispy bacon and green peas into the sauce
- Chicken – chop chicken breasts, thighs or tenderloins to add to the sauce for extra protein
- Sundried tomatoes – finely chop sundried tomatoes to stir into the sauce
- Spices – top with black pepper or red pepper flakes
- Extra cheese – sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top of the pasta
Frequently Asked Questions
It is not required. Fettuccini pasta is going to be the most popular because of its flat shape. Wide noodles along with hollow and curvy noodles are the best varieties when serving a creamy sauce. Pick between fettuccine, penne, ziti, elbows, or cavatappi pasta the next time you serve alfredo.
Fettuccini alfredo can be stored for up to 5 days in the fridge. We do not recommend freezing the alfredo sauce as it tends to separate when reheated.
A single recipe makes enough alfredo sauce to coat an entire box (12 ounce) of gluten-free pasta to create approximately 6 servings.
You will want to reach the desired thickness of the sauce prior to tossing it with the noodles. To thicken, allow the sauce to simmer on the stove, stirring occasionally, until thick.
Kids In The Kitchen
Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.
- Wait to add the pasta until there is a rolling boil or lots of bubbles in the pot of water.
- Read the back or side of the pasta box to see how long to cook the gluten-free noodles. Each noodle variety requires a different cooking time.
- To know if the olive oil is hot, drop a small piece of garlic into the oil. If it sizzles, then you know the oil is hot enough to add the rest of the garlic.
More Easy Gluten Free Dinner Recipes
- Pork Chop Sheet Pan Dinner
- Oven Baked Tacos
- Gluten Free Chicken Strips
- Instant Pot Bone In Chicken Thighs
- Easy Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner
- Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
- Kid-Friendly Tater Tot Casserole
- Gluten Free Sesame Chicken
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 Fettuccini Alfredo Recipe
Equipment
- measuring cups and spoon
Ingredients
- 12 ounces gluten-free fettuccini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free flour
- 1 cup chicken broth ✅
- 6 ounces plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese ✅
- 1 tablespoon tamari
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- ⭐️Boil water and cook pasta. Bring water to a boil in a large stockpot. Cook the pasta per box instructions. Drain.12 ounces gluten-free fettuccini
- ⭐️Saute garlic and 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. Add the cooked pasta using a tongs.6 ounces plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon tamari, 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Serve hot. Serve as is or add steamed broccoli or cooked chicken.
Notes
Alfredo Variations
- Broccoli – easily steam broccoli by placing in a microwave-safe dish with water covering the bottom. Cover the dish and heat for 5-6 minutes or until broccoli is fork-tender.
- Bacon & peas – mix crispy bacon and green peas into the sauce
- Chicken – chop chicken breasts, thighs or tenderloins to add to the sauce for extra protein
- Sundried tomatoes – finely chop sundried tomatoes to stir into the sauce
- Spices – top with black pepper or red pepper flakes
- Extra cheese – sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top of the pasta
Nutrition
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