Basic Italian White Cream Sauce (Like an Alfredo or Bechamel)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1

Basic Italian White Cream Sauce (Like an Alfredo or Bechamel) recipe

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

282

Sugar

Fat

29g

This basic Italian White Cream sauce is a popular sauce used in many traditional Italian dishes, such as pasta dishes, and also works well with meat dishes. This sauce has a delicate, creamy flavor and a thick, smooth texture. Made with heavy cream, butter, flour, garlic powder, and grated parmesan cheese, it is easy to make and can be seasoned to taste. The addition of prosciutto adds an extra layer of flavor to this classic sauce.

Instructions

1.	Melt butter over low heat in a saucepan, add flour and stir until well combined.
2.	Add heavy cream and continue stirring until well combined and mixture smooths out.
3.	Add salt and garlic powder to the mixture and stir.
4.	Add grated parmigiano, continue stirring for an additional minute, and remove from heat.
5.	If you choose to include prosciutto, heat it up slightly in a frying pan and then shred it into bits using a fork or scissors before stirring it into the sauce.

PROS

This sauce is extremely versatile and can be used with many dishes.
It is easy to make and has a smooth, creamy texture with a delicious cheesy flavor.
The addition of prosciutto adds an extra layer of flavor and texture.

CONS

This sauce is high in calories and fat.
It should be consumed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This sauce contains calcium from the parmesan cheese, which can help to improve bone health. However, it is a high-fat sauce and should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

	1 cup heavy cream
	1/2 cup butter
	3 -4 tablespoons flour
	3 tablespoons parmigiano , grated
	1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
	1 ounce prosciutto ( finely sliced then shredded optional ) ( optional )
	1 dash salt