Butter Sauce For Pasta Seafood Etc Recipe

Elevate your pasta dishes with this incredibly rich and creamy butter sauce! It's unbelievably simple to make, taking only 12 minutes, yet delivers a flavor explosion that will leave you wanting more. Perfect for fettuccine Alfredo, shrimp scampi, or even a simple spaghetti night, this versatile sauce is easily customizable to your taste. Inspired by recipe #113017, this version lets you control the seasonings for a truly personalized culinary experience. Discover the secret to restaurant-quality pasta at home!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Calories 294.4 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Butter Sauce For Pasta Seafood Etc

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How to Make Butter Sauce For Pasta Seafood Etc

  1. Soften 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter and 1/4 cup margarine at room temperature.
  2. In a mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to thoroughly blend the softened butter, margarine, and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour until well combined.
  3. Melt the butter/flour mixture in a double boiler over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth and melted. (Alternatively, melt in a saucepan over very low heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning).
  4. Reduce heat to low. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup evaporated milk, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Adjust seasonings to your liking. Feel free to substitute with fresh garlic (1-2 cloves, minced), heavy cream, white pepper, or other spices.
  6. Gradually whisk in up to 4 tablespoons more evaporated milk, if desired, to reach your preferred consistency.
  7. Stir in 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese (or more, to taste).
  8. Pour the sauce generously over your favorite pasta, seafood, or chicken and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

65g

Carbs

0g