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How to make Alfredo Sauce

May 27, 2009

Have you ever wondered How to make Alfredo Sauce. Alfredo sauce is one of the most popular Italian sauces.

Many people rate Italian restaurants by their Alfredo sauce. Now you should know that Alfredo sauce isn’t hard to make. You can learn how to make Alfredo Sauce, a very tasty plate of pasta at home. They key is good quality ingredients. Don’t skip on the butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. While this dish may not be the healthiest choice in dining, it is a nice treat.
how to make alfredo sauce

How to make Alfredo Sauce

Do use good quality butter, and cream. I have found that buying them relatively close to before you make the dish is a good idea. Sometimes butter and cream can pick up flavors from your fridge. When it comes to the Parmesan cheese, be sure to use good quality brand. Do not use the type of cheese that comes  in a can, please use some fresh Parmesan cheese. You will be rewarded with a flavorful sauce if you do.

How to make Alfredo Sauce

1 1/2 C. Butter
2 C. grated Parmesan Cheese
1 1/2 C. Heavy Cream plus 2 Tbsp.
1 lb. dried pasta

Prepare pasta according to package directions. While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter, heavy cream, and half of the Parmesan cheese, cook over low to medium heat. When the pasta is done drain and pour into a bowl. Then add the melted cheese mixture to the pasta. Combine and then add the remaining Parmesan cheese. If you like you can add some salt, and white pepper to season.

Mixing the sauce with the pasta is an Italian way to serve up this particular dish. It coats the pasta well, and gives you a delicious bit of sauce in every bite. You do not need to rinse your pasta. Following these directions you can make delicious Alfredo sauce at home.

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  • PohTayToez

    Alfredo sauce is delicious and easy to make. I like to add pesto to mine, with a bit of Worcestershire sauce and a dash of Tabasco.

  • Wes

    Try substituting the fresh grated Parmesan cheese with a 5 or 6 cheese Italian blend (Mozzarella, Provolone, Asiago, Parmesan, Romano and Fontina). This really enhances the flavor even more.

  • http://Website(optional) Danielle

    what makes alfredo sauce really good is using cream cheese instead of the heavy cream and then adding some milk to thin it out a little

  • renee white

    i like to add a little nutmeg and a few dashes of hot sauce to my alfredo it gives it a little kick

  • http://www.copykat.com Stephanie

    I love a little freshly grated nutmeg in my Alfredo sauce too!

  • Cindy

    The only problem with using the cream cheese is that it doesn’t work well for leftovers. Tastes wonderful the night of, though!

  • http://www.copykat.com Stephanie

    This is one dish, that I never try to have left overs for. It is never as good the second day.

  • http://cuttinupradio.com Christina Laiche

    This has been my favorite recipe for decades, thanks STEPH! I have learned to cook this fast lol because it is a big demand of family and friends. I use this sauce on alot of meals….The best results come from cooking it in a crock pot! Melt Butter first, then pour in Heavy Whipping Cream and Cream Cheese and Parmesan Cheese…whip this as you would in making, whipping cream and sugar fluff lol. Remember this will thickin fast the longer you whip! Add garlic powder at the end ;) Also I add Chopped Tomatoes, Cilantro, and Onions in this recipe on occasions especially when cooking fish, this is amazing tasting and a favorite at the Laiche Home!

  • Sue Coleman

    Thank you Stephanie! I’ll give this a try and hope. Your the best!

  • Mary

    I cheat with this recipe. I use light sour cream instead of tje heavy cream.. So much lighter & taste great.
    Mary

  • Amynjesse

    this is my first time making alfredo sauce, im hoping it will turn out good i added cream cheese to this reciepe.. idont know i figured it would taste good!!!

  • Rachel

    can we had olive spread instead of butter?

  • Stephanie Manley

    I would not try it,

  • Akoyibo

    yuummmmmmmmmmmmy