{"id":767978,"date":"2018-08-21T10:31:01","date_gmt":"0001-01-01T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/homemade-alfredo-sauce\/"},"modified":"2024-08-26T15:18:02","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T20:18:02","slug":"homemade-alfredo-sauce","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/homemade-alfredo-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"Alfredo Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"
This three-cheese Alfredo sauce recipe is a must-make. Using Parmesan, Asiago and Romano cheeses, the sauce does not skimp on richness or flavor. It also happens to be incredibly easy to whip up, so go ahead and skip the store-bought stuff.<\/p>\n
For this easy Alfredo sauce recipe, you’ll sweat shallots and garlic in butter, add heavy whipping cream and the cheeses, then let the sauce cook until it thickens. It’s perfect when tossed with al dente<\/a> fettuccine, but this homemade Alfredo sauce also works well with other pasta shapes<\/a>, as a pizza sauce or in lasagna.<\/p>\n Alfredo is a classic Italian sauce made with butter, Parmesan and hot pasta water. This Alfredo sauce recipe is easy and riffs on the original sauce by adding cream and more cheese, as well as shallots and garlic. The result is an indulgent sauce that pairs well with everything, including pasta, seafood and chicken.<\/p>\n In a large saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the shallots; cook and stir until tender, two to three minutes. Add the garlic and cook for one minute longer.<\/p>\n Add the heavy whipping cream; cook and stir until the sauce is heated through.<\/p>\n Stir in the Asiago cheese, Romano cheese, 1\/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and the salt and pepper.<\/p>\n Bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Whisk occasionally to prevent the sauce from burning.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, heat a pot of water and cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water.<\/p>\n Place the pasta in a serving bowl and add the sauce. Toss to coat. Thin out the sauce as desired with the reserved pasta water. Serve sauce sprinkled with the remaining 1\/2 cup Parmesan cheese. If desired, top with parsley.<\/p>\n Alfredo stores well in an airtight container in the fridge and can even be frozen if needed. But it’s really<\/em> hard to stop eating once you start, so you might not have leftovers to store!<\/p>\n This easy Alfredo sauce recipe will last three to four days in the fridge.<\/p>\n You can freeze a homemade Alfredo sauce recipe once it’s been cooled down. Use a freezer-safe bag or airtight container to store it. Label the container with a date.<\/p>\n If your Alfredo sauce is frozen, thaw it overnight before using. Reheat the sauce in a saucepan, adding a splash of cream or water as needed to thin it out or bring it together if it starts to separate.<\/p>\n This easy Alfredo sauce recipe isn’t just for pasta. Use it as a sauce for an Alfredo pizza<\/a> or ladle it over grilled chicken. You could also try this chicken gnocchi pesto soup<\/a> or any of our other recipes with Alfredo sauce<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you have milk but not heavy whipping cream, you can still make this homemade Alfredo sauce recipe easy. Since milk is thinner, you’ll just need to make a quick roux<\/a>. After you’ve added the garlic, add 1\/4 cup flour and stir for up to two minutes, then whisk in 2 cups milk. Stir constantly while it thickens and comes together.<\/p>\n This homemade pasta sauce<\/a> thickens by cooking down the heavy cream and cheese, which allows the water content to evaporate and the mixture to thicken. If it’s thinner than you’d like, make a roux, using equal parts flour and butter and stirring constantly for a few minutes. Add the roux to the hot Alfredo sauce, then whisk constantly until it’s thickened. You could also try one of these other thickening agents<\/a>.<\/p>\n Add any of the vegetables mentioned in the Variations section above to your fettuccine Alfredo. Or, serve some vegetables on the side to balance the rich and creamy elements. Pair the Alfredo with vegetables like steamed broccoli, asparagus spears, artichokes or a fresh green salad. 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Alfredo Sauce Ingredients<\/h2>\n
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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Saute the shallots and garlic<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Stir in the cream and cheese<\/h3>\n
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Step 3: Cook the pasta<\/h3>\n
Step 4: Toss the pasta and Alfredo sauce<\/h3>\n
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Alfredo Sauce Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Alfredo Sauce<\/h2>\n
How long does Alfredo sauce last?<\/h3>\n
Can you freeze Alfredo sauce?<\/h3>\n
How do you reheat Alfredo?<\/h3>\n
Alfredo Sauce Tips<\/h2>\n
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How else can you use Alfredo sauce?<\/h3>\n
Can you use milk instead of heavy whipping cream for Alfredo sauce?<\/h3>\n
How do you thicken Alfredo sauce?<\/h3>\n
What do you serve with Alfredo sauce?<\/h3>\n
Alfredo Sauce Tips<\/h2> \r\n\r\n
Can I use milk instead of cream for Alfredo sauce?<\/h3> \r\nYes, you can use milk instead of cream! After the garlic has been added to the saucepan, stir in \u00bc cup flour. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the flour is well incorporated. Slowly whisk in 2 cups milk, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and heated through. \r\n\r\n
Is heavy whipping cream the same as heavy cream?<\/h3> \r\nAlthough they are very similar, whipping cream and heavy cream have a slight difference. Heavy cream has at least a 36% milk fat content, while heavy whipping cream has 30 to 35% milk fat. \r\n\r\n
How do you thicken Alfredo sauce?<\/h3> \r\nWhen making this homemade pasta sauce<\/a>, it is usually thickened during the cooking process by the heavy cream and cheese. Allowing the cream to come to a boil allows the water content to evaporate, leaving a thicker mixture. If it is a thinner Alfredo and needs additional thickening, try adding a roux. A roux<\/a> is made by melting butter in a saucepan, adding equal parts of flour and cooking and stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes. Add the roux to the hot Alfredo sauce and whisk over medium heat until thickened. These other thickening agents<\/a> work well, too.\r\n\r\n
What else can you add to Alfredo sauce?<\/h3> \r\nTry folding in some fresh spinach at the end of the cooking process for some added greens and nutrition or a handful of fresh chopped basil for additional flavor. Drained and chopped tomatoes or saut\u00e9ed mushrooms work well, too.","Metadescription":"This homemade Alfredo sauce recipe is so much better than store-bought options. Serve it over pasta, on pizza, or as a sauce for grilled chicken. ","DigitalHeadnotes":"When I found out I had celiac disease and could no longer have fettuccine Alfredo, I was determined to figure out a way to re-create it. This has now become one of my most-requested dishes. I use gluten-free multigrain pasta, but you can use any style of pasta. \u2014Jackie Charlesworth Stiff, Frederick, Colorado","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":"Homemade Alfredo Sauce Recipe ","RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"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 cheese, 1\/2 cup Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, salt and pepper; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, about 10 minutes, whisking occasionally.","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":" 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 and if desired, top with parsley.","SequenceNo":2}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[],"Course":[],"Cuisine":[{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0},{"Name":"Asian Dinners","ID":89452},{"Name":"Asian Recipes","ID":89444},{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0},{"Name":"Indian Recipes","ID":89660},{"Name":"Italian Dinners","ID":89708},{"Name":"Italian Recipes","ID":89684}],"HealthyEating":[],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[],"Ingredients":[{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":0},{"Name":"Milk","ID":102025},{"Name":"Onions","ID":102029}],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[{"Name":"Publication","ID":0},{"Name":"All Taste Recipes Magazine Recipes","ID":107457},{"Name":"Taste Recipes Magazine Dinner Recipes","ID":107489},{"Name":"Taste Recipes Magazine Recipes","ID":107265}],"WinningRecipes":[],"Tags":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":304328},{"Name":"Easy","ID":304338},{"Name":"Cuisines","ID":305271},{"Name":"Europe","ID":305334},{"Name":"Italian","ID":305353},{"Name":"Dishes & Beverages","ID":305487},{"Name":"Alfredo","ID":306307},{"Name":"Condiments","ID":305982},{"Name":"Pasta Dishes","ID":306297},{"Name":"Gear","ID":303966},{"Name":"Saucepan","ID":304016},{"Name":"Stovetop Cookware","ID":304005},{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":306848},{"Name":"Asiago","ID":306918},{"Name":"Cheese","ID":306910},{"Name":"Parmesan","ID":306961},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":16,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"1 cup: 732 calories, 50g fat (31g saturated fat), 153mg cholesterol, 710mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein.","NoOfRatings":4,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/Homemade-Alfredo-Sauce_EXPS_THN18_154501_B05_31_2b.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/Homemade-Alfredo-Sauce_EXPS_THN18_154501_B05_31_2b.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":false,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[{"TipType":"Test Kitchen Tips (Q&A)","TipTitle":"Homemade Alfredo Sauce Tips","TipText":"
Can you use milk instead of cream for Alfredo sauce?<\/h3>Yes, you can use milk instead of cream! After the garlic has been added to the saucepan, stir in 1\/4 cup flour. Stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until the flour is well incorporated. Slowly whisk in 2 cups milk, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and heated through.
Is heavy whipping cream the same as heavy cream?<\/h3>Although they are very similar, whipping cream and heavy cream have a slight difference. Heavy cream has at least a 36% milk fat content, while heavy whipping cream has 30 to 35% milk fat.
How do you thicken Alfredo sauce?<\/h3>When making this homemade pasta sauce<\/a>, it is usually thickened during the cooking process by the heavy cream and cheese. Allowing the cream to come to a boil allows the water content to evaporate, leaving a thicker mixture. If it is a thinner Alfredo and needs additional thickening, try adding a roux. A roux<\/a> is made by melting butter in a saucepan, adding equal parts of flour and cooking and stirring constantly for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the roux to the hot Alfredo sauce and whisk over medium heat until thickened. These other thickening agents<\/a> work well, too.
What else can you add to Alfredo sauce?<\/h3>Try folding in some fresh spinach at the end of the cooking process for some added greens and nutrition, or a handful of fresh chopped basil for additional flavor. Drained and chopped tomatoes or saut\u00e9ed mushrooms work well, too.
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How long will homemade Alfredo sauce last?<\/h3>Homemade Alfredo sauce should last 1 to 2 days in an airtight container stored in the fridge. If you'd like to your sauce to last longer than that, keep it in the freezer in a freezer-safe bag or container.
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