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Alfredo Sauce

The best homemade Alfredo Sauce recipe! Easy and so delicious with basic ingredients from your fridge for a quick meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp minced garlic
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 0.75 cup whole milk
  • 4 oz freshly, finely shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 1 tsp salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Melt butter in a large, deep skillet (or saute pan) over medium heat. Add flour, cook for 30 seconds stirring constantly, then add garlic and saute until flour and garlic are golden, about 30 seconds longer.
  • While whisking slowly pour in heavy cream and milk. Cook stirring constantly until mixture simmers and thickens slightly.
  • Remove from heat, stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano. Return to low heat, stir and let cheese melt through.
  • Cover and keep warm over warm heat, stirring occasionally, until pasta is finished.

Notes

This sauce pairs perfectly with fettuccine for a classic dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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