Basic Italian White Cream Sauce Like An Alfredo Or Bechamel Recette

Master the art of creamy Italian white sauce with this easy recipe! Perfect as a base for pasta dishes like fettuccine alfredo or creamy tortellini, this versatile sauce also elevates chicken, shrimp, and more. Learn to make a classic béchamel-style sauce, then customize it with bacon, caramelized onions, peas, herbs – the possibilities are endless! This recipe is quick, delicious, and perfect for weeknight dinners. #ItalianSauce #WhiteSauce #Alfredo #Bechamel #PastaSauce #EasyRecipe #WeeknightDinner

Préparation 5 min

Cuisson 15 min

Calories 215.3 kcal

Protéines 2g

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Adaptée de Food.com, puis testée et standardisée par Forktionary.

Ingrédients pour Basic Italian White Cream Sauce Like An Alfredo Or Bechamel

2 cups heavy cream
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Parmigiano (not found in recipe sources)
Garlic Powder (not found in recipe sources)
Prosciutto (not found in recipe sources)
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
cooked bacon (optional)
caramelized onions (optional)
frozen peas (optional)

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Comment préparer Basic Italian White Cream Sauce Like An Alfredo Or Bechamel

Melt 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) of butter in a small saucepan over low-medium heat. Stir frequently for 5 minutes until melted and fragrant.
Whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until a smooth paste (roux) forms.
Gradually whisk in 2 cups heavy cream. Continue whisking constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Season generously with salt and pepper to taste. For extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon of dried oregano or parsley.
Optional: Stir in cooked bacon, caramelized onions, and/or frozen peas for a richer flavor profile. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta, chicken, or shrimp.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

Fat

70g

Carbs

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Combien de temps faut-il pour préparer Basic Italian White Cream Sauce Like An Alfredo Or Bechamel ?

Basic Italian White Cream Sauce Like An Alfredo Or Bechamel prend environ 20 minutes du début à la fin — environ 5 minutes de préparation et 15 minutes de cuisson.

Combien de calories contient Basic Italian White Cream Sauce Like An Alfredo Or Bechamel ?

Basic Italian White Cream Sauce Like An Alfredo Or Bechamel contient environ 215.3 calories par portion, avec environ 2 g de protéines, 1 g de glucides et 34 g de lipides.

De quels ingrédients ai-je besoin pour Basic Italian White Cream Sauce Like An Alfredo Or Bechamel ?

Les principaux ingrédients de Basic Italian White Cream Sauce Like An Alfredo Or Bechamel sont Heavy Cream, Butter, Flour, Parmigiano, Garlic Powder, Prosciutto. Consultez la liste complète avec les quantités ci-dessus.