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Alfredo Sauce

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This creamy Alfredo sauce elevates simple pasta dishes with its rich texture and cheesy flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 1 pound fettuccine
Sauce Base
  • 6 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups milk
Cheeses
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese, room temperature
  • 0.5 cup grated Romano cheese, room temperature
Seasoning and Garnish
  • Salt to taste Salt
  • Black pepper to taste Black pepper
  • Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

Method
 

Cooking Fettuccine
  1. Cook the fettuccine according to the package instructions until it's al dente. Once done, drain and set aside.
Preparing the Sauce
  1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook until fragrant—about 45-60 seconds. Be careful not to let it brown.
  3. Whisk in the flour and cook for about one minute while stirring continuously.
  4. Gradually add the heavy cream, stirring constantly, followed by the milk in the same manner.
  5. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring often to prevent burning.
  6. Stir in the grated Parmesan and Romano cheeses. Taste and season with salt and black pepper according to your preference.
Combining and Serving
  1. Add the drained fettuccine to the sauce in the pot and stir to thoroughly combine.
  2. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 12gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

For variations, try adding fresh herbs like basil or thyme, or use different cheeses like Gouda or Gruyère. To make it vegan, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and cheese with nutritional yeast or vegan cheese.
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