Alfredo Sauce!

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 10

Delicious Homemade Alfredo Sauce Recipe for Pasta

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

5 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

520

Sugar

Fat

53g

Alfredo sauce is a classic Italian sauce that is made with butter, cream, and cheese. It was invented by a Roman restaurateur named Alfredo di Lelio in the early 20th century. Today, it's a popular sauce for pasta dishes all over the world.

Instructions

1.	In a medium-sized saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
2.	Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3.	Slowly pour in the heavy cream, whisking constantly to combine.
4.	Add cracked peppercorns and continue to cook the mixture.
5.	Gradually sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese, stirring it constantly until fully combined.
6.	Next, add the mozzarella cheese and the montasio cheese and stir.
7.	Cook until the cheese has melted and the sauce has thickened.
8.	Continue to cook, stirring occasionally for another 5 minutes to ensure the sauce is fully thickened.
9.	Serve the sauce over warm pasta. Enjoy!

PROS

Alfredo sauce is a delicious, creamy, and flavorful addition to any pasta dish.

It’s easy to make and can be customized with whatever cheese you have on hand.

CONS

This sauce is high in calories and fat, so it should be consumed in moderation.

It’s not a good choice for people who are lactose intolerant or who have dairy allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this sauce is not particularly healthy, it does provide some calcium and protein from the cheese.
It can also be made with low-fat dairy alternatives to reduce the calorie count.

	1/2 cup parmesan cheese
	1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
	1/4 cup montasio cheese
	4 ounces butter
	1 1/2 cups heavy cream
	1 garlic clove , Minced
	1 tablespoon peppercorn , cracked