Alfredo Sauce Recipe
Creamy, rich Alfredo Sauce is the easiest recipe to make at home in minutes. Parmesan Cheese, cream and butter blend together masterfully with a bright hint of citrus. So simple!
Servings: 8
Cost: $10
Equipment
- saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups half and half
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 4 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in the cream and half and half. Turn the heat to low and heat to a simmer.
- Remove from the heat. Whisk in the lemon juice and zest.
- Stir in the cheese 1 cup at a time, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in the nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Toss with pasta or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Warm in a saucepan over low heat until heated through before tossing with pasta, if making in advance.
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Nutrition
Calories: 686kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 65g | Saturated Fat: 41g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 199mg | Sodium: 1051mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2189IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 703mg | Iron: 1mg