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Super Easy Alfredo Sauce

In just minutes you can easily make this restaurant-quality Alfredo sauce at home. And let’s not forget, unlike what we’ve been told for many years, we shouldn’t be afraid of these “good fats.” I've adapted this Super Easy Alfredo Sauce from Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking and it's now become our favorite to pour over pasta!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb whole-wheat pasta boxed or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2/3 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot, boil the pasta according to package directions
  2. Meanwhile melt all the butter and 2/3 of the cream in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Stir with a wooden or other large spoon.
  3. Once the cream and butter start to thicken (after a couple minutes) turn the heat off.
  4. When the pasta is done drain it thoroughly in a colander and add drained noodles to the cream and butter mixture.
  5. Turn the heat back on to medium-low and add the remaining 1/3 cup cream and all of the Parmesan cheese.
  6. Toss the pasta around to coat until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper and portion out into pasta bowls. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh sautéed vegetables (if desired) and serve immediately.

Notes

  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
  • Nutrition Facts Super Easy Alfredo Sauce Amount Per Serving Calories 722 Calories from Fat 306 % Daily Value* Fat 34g52%Saturated Fat 20g125%Cholesterol 111mg37%Sodium 336mg15%Potassium 309mg9%Carbohydrates 87g29%Sugar 1g1%Protein 24g48% Vitamin A 1195IU24%Vitamin C 0.3mg0%Calcium 269mg27%Iron 4.3mg24% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 722
  • Calories from Fat 306
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 34g
  • 52%
  • Saturated Fat 20g
  • 125%
  • Cholesterol 111mg
  • 37%
  • Sodium 336mg
  • 15%
  • Potassium 309mg
  • 9%
  • Carbohydrates 87g
  • 29%
  • Sugar 1g
  • 1%
  • Protein 24g
  • 48%
  • Vitamin A 1195IU
  • 24%
  • Vitamin C 0.3mg
  • 0%
  • Calcium 269mg
  • 27%
  • Iron 4.3mg
  • 24%