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Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of Alfredo sauce, a classic Italian sauce that has captured hearts and taste buds worldwide. This versatile sauce, made with butter, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and seasonings, is the perfect complement to a variety of dishes, from pasta to vegetables and seafood. With its rich, velvety texture and浓郁的奶酪風味, Alfredo sauce elevates any meal to a gourmet experience.

This article presents a comprehensive guide to making Alfredo sauce, featuring three distinct recipes that cater to different preferences and dietary needs. The first recipe is the classic Alfredo sauce, a timeless favorite that showcases the harmonious blend of butter, cream, Parmesan, and seasonings. The second recipe introduces a lightened-up version of Alfredo sauce, using skim milk and reduced-fat cheese to create a healthier alternative without compromising on flavor. Lastly, the vegan Alfredo sauce recipe caters to plant-based diets, utilizing ingredients like cashew cream, nutritional yeast, and vegetable broth to achieve a creamy, cheesy sauce that is both delicious and dairy-free.

Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions, cooking tips, and serving suggestions to ensure a seamless and enjoyable cooking experience. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article provides all the necessary guidance to master the art of Alfredo sauce. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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

QUICK AND EASY ALFREDO SAUCE



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I experimented with this until I found a quick, cheap, and easy Alfredo sauce combination -- the secret is cream cheese!

Provided by DAWN CARTER

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

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 cups milk
6 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat. Add cream cheese and garlic powder, stirring with wire whisk until smooth. Add milk, a little at a time, whisking to smooth out lumps. Stir in Parmesan and pepper. Remove from heat when sauce reaches desired consistency. Sauce will thicken rapidly, thin with milk if cooked too long. Toss with hot pasta to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 169.8 mg, Fat 57.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 35.8 g, Sodium 1029.8 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

CLASSIC ALFREDO SAUCE



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A satisfying sauce you can use on any type of pasta - dry or fresh.

Provided by B.Mason

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

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter
8 fluid ounces heavy whipping cream
salt to taste
1 pinch ground nutmeg
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup grated Romano cheese
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter or margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Add heavy cream, stirring constantly. Stir in salt, nutmeg, grated Parmesan cheese, and grated Romano cheese. Stir constantly until melted, then mix in egg yolk. Simmer over medium low heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 714.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 339.9 mg, Fat 72 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 44.4 g, Sodium 579.8 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

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.

HOMEMADE ALFREDO SAUCE



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When I found out I had celiac disease and couldn't have fettuccine Alfredo, I was determined to figure out a way to re-create it. I mix this homemade alfredo sauce with gluten-free multigrain pasta, but you can use any style of pasta. -Jackie Charlesworth Stiff, Frederick, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1-1/4 cups shredded Asiago cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
3/4 cup grated Romano cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (12 ounces) uncooked gluten-free pasta

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add shallots; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add cream; cook and stir until heated through. Stir in Asiago, 1/2 cup Parmesan, Romano cheese, salt and pepper; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, about 10 minutes, whisking occasionally., Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water; place pasta in a large bowl. Add sauce; toss to coat. Thin as desired with reserved pasta water. Serve with the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 740 calories, Fat 51g fat (31g saturated fat), Cholesterol 141mg cholesterol, Sodium 692mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

QUICK ALFREDO SAUCE



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This alfredo sauce is lower in fat than most, as it is made with half and half. This is delicious over pasta and is easy to make. You can also make it the day before and refrigerate it until ready to use. Serve with a Caesar salad, and you have a delicious meal done in less than an hour.

Provided by distasi

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

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon garlic salt
2 cups half and half
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk the flour and garlic salt into the melted butter until the mixture is smooth. Slowly beat the half and half into the sauce until completely incorporated. Stir the garlic, parsley, and Parmesan cheese into the sauce, whisking continually. Bring the sauce to a simmer; cook, stirring regularly, until the sauce has thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Use immediately or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 40.6 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 230.9 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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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 HOMEMADE ALFREDO SAUCE



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Great sauce with Parmesan and mozzarella to use for chicken Alfredo, fettuccine Alfredo, or shrimp Alfredo.

Provided by karenluke

Categories     Alfredo Pasta Sauce

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups heavy cream
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon white pepper
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Heat butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat until butter is melted. Mix in cream, garlic, and white pepper and bring to a simmer, stirring often, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese and simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce has thickened and is smooth, 8 to 10 minutes. Add mozzarella cheese once sauce has thickened and stir until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 208.3 mg, Fat 65.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 37.7 g, Sodium 330.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, unsalted butter, and heavy cream will make a big difference in the flavor of your sauce.
  • Don't boil the sauce: Alfredo sauce is a delicate sauce, so it's important to cook it over low heat and stir it constantly. Bringing the sauce to a boil will cause it to curdle.
  • Add the cheese gradually: Stir in the Parmesan cheese a little bit at a time, until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  • Serve the sauce immediately: Alfredo sauce is best served immediately, while it's still hot and creamy. If you need to make it ahead of time, you can reheat it gently over low heat, stirring constantly.
  • Use a pasta with a lot of surface area: This will help the sauce cling to the pasta. Good choices include fettuccine, linguine, and penne.
  • Add some vegetables: For a healthier and more flavorful Alfredo sauce, add some chopped vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, or zucchini.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many ways to customize Alfredo sauce to your liking. Try adding different herbs, spices, or cheeses.

Conclusion:

Alfredo sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes, from pasta to chicken to vegetables. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Alfredo sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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