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If your butter breaks more than you like, try blending the egg\/cream before adding to the warm butter, and\/or temper the cream mix by adding a little warm butter to raise the temperature gradually. There's a chance the egg cooked some before it had a chance to do its chemistry, thereby blowing its emulsifying properties. We added shrimp and a bit more salt. I will try it with other proteins in the future. Who really follows a recipe, anyway. 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It reminds me, that simple is so often better.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-06-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"SandySmith"},"reviewBody":"Simple to make and my family loved it! No separation of the butter like I've had in some alfredo recipes. The nutmeg did sound unusual, but it really makes a difference. I tried the recipe \"without it\" and then \"with\". My family liked the \"with\" better - not knowing that the difference was the nutmeg.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-03-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Carmzimm"},"reviewBody":"I've made Alfredo for years. But this recipe was exceptionally good. At first I was a bit snobby and thought I would never use a recipe other than my own creation. USE THIS!! The egg yolk made all the difference. I hesitated to put nutmeg in though. Maybe next time. I had no problem with the butter separating. It was full, thick, creamy and no waste. The amounts were spot on. I used homemade fettuccini (a bit more than 4oz.) and we tossed it with the rest of the sauce and had it for lunch!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-12-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"amsm"},"reviewBody":"The addition of the egg yolk intrigued me, so I gave this sauce a try. It is so good! I served mine up with some chicken. I only had Parmesan, so I didn't add any Romano. I also added a tough of garlic after reading some of the reviews.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-08-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PrplMonky5"},"reviewBody":"I loved this sauce! The first time I made it, I added some sweet peas to it and that brought out the flavor even more. Next time I may add in some bacon or prosciutto!Update: Made this again tonight and again it was delicious. This time I added chicken along with the sweet peas. I only had spaghetti so I used that instead. I would say this is a forgiving recipe too since I accidentally let it start to boil but the sauce still came out fine.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-11-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cynandtom"},"reviewBody":"Love this version of Alfredo Sauce! I added some chopped, seasoned chicken that I cooked in butter until golden brown. Creamy, delicious, pasta goodness!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"KathyStrickland"},"reviewBody":"One of the best Alfredo receipts.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jackraul"},"reviewBody":"Sometimes simple is best as this is, I added \u00bd once of Madeira wine for a wonderful touch. Raul (husband) loved it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-11-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cindiak"},"reviewBody":"Very similar to my recipe except I didn't have an egg yolk in mine. I add garlic, chicken breast, mushrooms and roasted asparagus to mine. Do make sure to add the nutmeg - it may sound odd but it gives the dish more depth.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-04-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"stephburke"},"reviewBody":"So easy and super delicious. A hit with kids and adults! The recipe is only for 2 servings but doubles easily","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-04-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lat0105"},"reviewBody":"I love this recipe. I do not like to buy processed food. I know every thing that goes into this and is is fast and easy. Taste great also.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-08-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"kmfest2009"},"reviewBody":"This is one of those happy husband must haves! (LOL) I make it with butter garlic caramelized mushrooms. My lil one loves slurping it too! I will never ever eat another boxed fettuccine again. This recipe or none for me! LOVE IT! :D","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Laura"},"reviewBody":"My nephew and his wife do not eat \"anything with a face\". I made this when they came to visit, grilled some chicken for the rest of the family. Everyone enjoyed their meal.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-08-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"KarenKeefe"},"reviewBody":"Incredibly delicious! Everyone gave raving reviews!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-07-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jacki DiBello","givenName":"jacki","familyName":"DiBello"},"reviewBody":"My family loved this! I didn't have any Romano, so it was all Parm. I added chicken breast and fresh broccoli. This will become a staple dish.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-02-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Akaila Valentine","givenName":"Akaila","familyName":"Valentine"},"reviewBody":"I loved this recipe. It's easy and quick to make. 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