Langostino Alfredo
A lightened up version of a classic restaurant sauce makes this langostino alfredo a tasty dinner that doesn't sacrifice taste for fewer calories.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Pasta Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 687kcal
Author: Cheryl Bennett
- 4 ounces pasta cooked according to box (save 1 cup pasta water)
- 6 ounces langostino tails thawed and drained
- 2 1/2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 2 - 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp. salt I use Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup half and half room temperature
- 1/4 cup whole milk room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese from a block is best, divided
- 1 tbsp. chopped chives or parsley for garnish optional
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 3 - 4 minutes.
Add garlic and whisk to combine. Season with half of the salt and pepper.
Slowly whisk in milk and half & half. (Start slowly, to allow milk/half and half to blend in as you're whisking. Don't dump it all in at once)
Whisk frequently over medium/medium low heat until sauce has thickened.
When sauce has reached desired consistency, remove from heat and whisk in 1 - 1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.
If sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta water to thin it. Add a ladle or two of sauce to cooked pasta and toss to coat noodles with sauce. Add pasta to bowls for serving.
Gently fold thawed and drained langostino tails into remaining sauce and ladle sauce over pasta.
Top with fresh parsley or chives and remaining grated Parmesan cheese.
If you like a little spice, add my Cajun seasoning blend to the sauce.
*Don't forget to save a cup of pasta water to thin the sauce, if needed.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 687kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 2008mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g