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If you're looking for a creamy and indulgent pasta sauce, then you have to try Alfredo sauce. This classic Italian sauce is made with butter, Parmesan cheese, and cream, and it's the perfect addition to any pasta dish. The best Alfredo sauce is made with fresh ingredients, and it's easy to make at home. With just a few simple steps, you can create a delicious and authentic Alfredo sauce that will please even the most discerning palate.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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This creamy fettuccine is truly indulgent, and yet so simple. You'’ll be rewarded for using the very best pasta and Parmesan.

Provided by Shelley Wiseman

Categories     Milk/Cream     Cheese     Pasta     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Parmesan     Family Reunion     Potluck     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 to 9 ounce egg fettuccine in nests
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain pasta.
  • Meanwhile, bring cream and butter to a simmer in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-low heat, adding 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • Add fettuccine, 1/4 cup reserved water, and cheese to sauce and toss. Add more cooking water if necessary.

IMPROVE STORE-BOUGHT ALFREDO SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Cheese

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 jar Alfredo sauce
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup Liquid (use EITHER: (a) milk, cream or dairy alternative OR (b) chicken stock or broth)
1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded (finely, if possible)
1 tablespoon Minced garlic
1 tablespoon Crushed Red Pepper
1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

Steps:

  • Warm a large, non-stick skillet over medium-low heat with the minced garlic and any seasonings until you can start to smell and/or hear the garlic cooking
  • Add the jar sauce and stir
  • Gradually add cheese, a little at a time, stirring constantly until cheese is melted into the sauce.
  • If added cheese is making the sauce too thick or sticky, gradually add the liquid, a little at a time, stirring constantly, until you're back to the desired consistency.
  • Taste and/or smell sauce to add additional seasoning if necessary.
  • After the sauce is warmed and well-mixed together, then you can add any add-ins.

EMERIL'S FETTUCINE ALFREDO SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Pasta     Sauté     Quick & Easy

Yield 2 people

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound dried fettucine
6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 shallot, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Fresh parsley, for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Cook the fettucine in a pot of rapidly boiling salted water until al dente. Drain in a colander, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking liquid. While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and saute until tender. Add heavy cream and bring to a boil. Cook until sauce has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Return the pasta to the pot it was cooked in, set over medium-high heat along with the reserved cooking liquid. Add the butter-cream mixture and half of the Parmesan and toss to combine thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and garnish with parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.

ALFREDO SAUCE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 10m

Yield about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 stick butter
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups freshly grated Parmesan
Pasta cooking water, as needed

Steps:

  • In a saucepan or skillet, warm the butter and cream. Season with salt and pepper. Add the Parmesan and stir until melted.
  • Toss to combine, thinning with pasta water if necessary.

ALFREDO SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Garlic     Sauté

Yield 3 QT

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2c Fresh Garlic
2T Butter
2qt Heavy Cream
3c Parmesan Cheese
2T S&P
1/4c White Wine
1/4c Shallots

Steps:

  • 1) Sautee the garlic and shallots in the butter for about 3 minutes on med-high heat or until golden brown. 2) Now add the white wine to deglaze the pan and let reduce until it is 1/2 of its' original volume. 3) Next add the heavy cream and bring it to a boil.an 4) When it comes to a boil add the cheese, salt , and pepper. Turn the heat down to simmer, stir constantly to ensure that the cream does not burn to the bottom of your pan. 5) When the cheese has melted take your pan of the heat and put it into a ice bath. 6) Stir the sauce every 5 minutes to ensure proper cooling. 7)When the sauce has cooled put into a container and put into the fridge. Will keep for 1 week.

ALFREDO SAUCE



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Rich and creamy! I have found that Parmesan cheese doesn't melt well, and often substitute Gruyere cheese.

Provided by Rebecca Swift

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Creamy     Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

¼ cup butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium low heat. Add cream and simmer for 5 minutes, then add garlic and cheese and whisk quickly, heating through. Stir in parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 138.4 mg, Fat 42.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 26.2 g, Sodium 565.3 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

EASY ALFREDO SAUCE I



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This is a quick and easy side dish, that my family loves with chicken!

Provided by Kathy Rose

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Creamy     Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pint heavy whipping cream
½ cup butter
1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan combine whipping cream, butter or margarine, and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook over medium low heat until smooth. Remove from heat. Sauce will thicken upon standing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 125.2 mg, Fat 37.8 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 23.6 g, Sodium 333.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

ALFREDO SAUCE



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This is my son's favorite meal. I make it with shrimp for him for his birthday every year. GREAT for company because it is so easy and yet taste wonderful! I cook this in the microwave, but I'm sure you could do it on the stove too. Times are what work in my microwave. Please use your own good judgment on times to use in your microwave. (In my quest to eat healthier, I now make it with light butter, light cream and reduced fat Parmesan cheese. It still tastes wonderful, but there isn't any guilt!) PLEASE NOTE! This is an "authentic" Alfredo sauce recipe! Real Alfredo sauce *only* contains butter, cream, Parmesan cheese and pepper. It will be thin and there is no garlic in it! If you want a thicker sauce or one with garlic like modern restaurants serve, please look elsewhere! Recipe #52892 and Recipe #8596 are two good places to start.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 lb sweet butter (1/2 cup, light butter works fine!)
1 cup heavy cream or 1 cup light cream
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • Place butter in microwave safe pot and heat on high for 30 seconds or until melted.
  • Add cream and warm on high for approximately 1 minute.
  • Add Parmesan cheese and warm until cheese melts.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. (If serving with shrimp, you might not need much salt.).
  • Pour over 4 servings of warm noodles (I use angel hair) and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
  • Notes: I serve it with cubed, grilled or broiled chicken breast mixed in with the noodles or shrimp. Add a green salad and you have a complete meal. I have used margarine and canned Parmesan cheese and it worked fine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.9, Fat 50.4, SaturatedFat 31.5, Cholesterol 159, Sodium 312.4, Carbohydrate 2.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 8.7

ALFREDO SAUCE



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Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup Butter
1 cup Heavy Cream
1 clove Garlic (crushed)
1.5 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium low heat.
  • Add cream and simmer for 5 minutes,
  • Then add garlic and cheese and whisk quickly, heating through
  • Stir in parsley and serve.

Tips:

  • Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk and butter instead. Just heat 1/2 cup of milk and 1/4 cup of butter in a saucepan over medium heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is hot but not boiling. Then, whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • To make a richer sauce, use a combination of heavy cream and milk. For a lighter sauce, use all milk.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, cook it for a few minutes longer. If you want a thinner sauce, add a little more milk or cream.
  • Season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta, vegetables, or chicken.

Conclusion:

Alfredo sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With these tips, you can make the perfect Alfredo sauce every time.

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