5 from 36 votes
Alfredo Sauce Recipe
The Alfredo Sauce Recipe combines butter, garlic, heavy cream, milk, and a mix of Parmesan and Romano cheeses to create a creamy pasta sauce. It involves making a roux with butter and flour, then gradually incorporating the dairy to build a smooth, rich sauce that coats fettuccine pasta. The garlic adds a gentle aromatic note without overpowering the subtle cheese flavors, resulting in a luscious, velvety sauce that's perfect for coating wide noodles.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
663 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound Fettuccine pasta
- 6 Tablespoons butter
- 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese room temperature, grated
- ½ cup Romano cheese room temperature, grated
- salt
- black pepper
- parsley for garnish, fresh chopped
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to the package instructions, until al dente. While the pasta is cooking, move on to the next steps to make the sauce.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook in the butter just until fragrant, about 45-60 seconds, but do not let the garlic brown.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the heavy cream slowly, stirring constantly, then add the milk the same way.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 3-4 minutes. The sauce will continue to thicken as it simmers. Keep stirring often to prevent the sauce from burning.
- Stir in the Parmesan and Romano cheeses. Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper.
- Drain the cooked pasta then add it to the sauce in the pot and stir to combine.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
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Notes
- Store Alfredo sauce in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
663kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
156mg
(52%)
Sodium
391mg
(16%)
Potassium
361mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1461IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
309mg
(31%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 663
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 663kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 156mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 391mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 361mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1461IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 309mg | 31% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.