Easy Alfredo Sauce
A go-to sauce for so many dishes, this easy homemade alfredo sauce is perfect for pasta, pizza and much more! Forget the store-bought stuff, this easy alfredo sauce recipe is made with just a few simple ingredients and comes together in just minutes!
Equipment
- Large Skillet This large Anolon 12" Skillet is ideal for making one-pan meals!
- Large Whisk This 12" Cuisinart silicone wrapped whisk is ideal for using with non-stick cookware.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter 1 stick, salted or unsalted
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cup half and half
- 1 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan Romano cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- In a large non-stick skillet, melt the butter. Using a whisk, add the flour and cook for about 2 minutes whisking continually. The mixture will bubble and create a roux, which will help thicken the sauce.
- Pour in about 1 cup of the half and half, continually whisking until the sauce begins to thicken. (About 2 minutes.) Once the sauce thickens, add the shredded cheese, and continue to whisk until the cheese melts.
- Add the garlic salt, pepper, nutmeg and the remaining half and half. Once cheese has completely melted and smooth, the sauce is done.
Notes
Ingredient substitutions: you can also use whole milk as a lighter option to half and half. Also, for more garlic flavor you can also sauté 1 tablespoon minced garlic when melting the butter.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 7gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 522mgSugar: 2g
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