Alfredo Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
2 cups sauce - suitable for 8 oz pasta (may double the recipe)
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Calories
1381 kcal
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Course
Condiments, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Alfredo Sauce Recipe
Description
The Alfredo Sauce Recipe uses unsalted butter and olive oil melted together, then sautés finely minced shallots until soft. Heavy cream is gradually incorporated on low heat until thickened enough to coat a spoon. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and a pinch of ground nutmeg are stirred in to finish the sauce, resulting in a velvety and flavorful cream base. The subtle sweetness of shallots combines with the richness of cream and cheese to create a well-rounded sauce.
Once prepared, the sauce can be poured hot over freshly cooked pasta. The instructions also suggest reserving some pasta water to loosen the sauce and help it cling better to noodles. Variations include using finely diced yellow onion and garlic instead of shallots and adding cream cheese for increased body and tang.
This sauce stores well and can be cooled and refrigerated for later use. It is best when served fresh with favorite pasta shapes for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 shallot finely minced (slightly less than ¼ cup)
- 1 ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese fresh-grated
- ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- Pinch ground nutmeg about 1/16 teaspoon
Instructions
- Combine butter and olive oil in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat, swirling the pan occasionally, until butter is melted.
- Add shallot and cook, stirring frequently, until softened.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually whisk in heavy cream until combined. Stir frequently until thickened (mixture will coat the back of a spoon.
- Add parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and stir well until cheese is melted.
- Taste-test and add additional spices if needed. Serve over pasta or as desired, or allow to cool and store for later use.
Notes
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency when combining with pasta.
- Substitute shallots with finely chopped yellow onion and a small amount of minced garlic if preferred.
- Adding 2 ounces of full-fat cream cheese alongside Parmesan can enrich the sauce texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups sauce - suitable for 8 oz pasta (may double the recipe)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1381 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.5cups sauce | |
| Calories | 1381kcal | 69% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 138g | 212% |
| Saturated Fat | 78g | 390% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 45g | 225% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 350mg | 117% |
| Sodium | 1903mg | 79% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 4372IU | 87% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 938mg | 94% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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