A quick and healthy Alfredo pasta made without cream, using milk and cornstarch for richness. Perfect for weeknight dinners.

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8 oz fettuccine

2 cups low-fat or oat milk

2 tbsp olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 3 tbsp cold water

1/4 cup nutritional yeast or dairy-free parmesan

Salt and pepper to taste

Boil pasta according to package directions and save 1 cup of pasta water.

In a large skillet, sauté garlic in olive oil for 2 minutes on medium heat.

Add milk and bring to a simmer.

Mix in cornstarch slurry, stirring until the sauce thickens.

Season with salt, pepper, and nutritional yeast.

Toss cooked pasta into the sauce and mix for 2-3 minutes until coated.

Add leftover pasta water slowly to achieve your desired consistency. Serve immediately.

Top with grilled mushrooms or halal chicken for added protein.

Use oat milk for a dairy-free version.

Keywords: creamy pasta without cream, dairy-free alfredo, healthy pasta recipe