Ingredients for Real Alfredo Sauce
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese (optional)
- Ground Nutmeg
- Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
- Garlic Cloves
- salt to taste
- 2 large egg yolks
- Parsley Sprig
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How to Make Real Alfredo Sauce
- Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add 1 cup heavy cream and 4 ounces cream cheese (optional), stirring constantly until smooth and slightly thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano cheese, and 2 cloves minced garlic.
- Continue stirring constantly until the cheeses are completely melted and the sauce is smooth (about 3-5 minutes).
- Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- In a separate bowl, whisk 2 large egg yolks lightly. Temper the egg yolks by slowly whisking in 1/4 cup of the warm Alfredo sauce. Then, gradually whisk the tempered egg yolks into the remaining sauce in the saucepan.
- Continue to simmer over very low heat, stirring constantly, for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly and is velvety smooth. Do not boil.
- Serve immediately over your favorite pasta, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
23 g
Sugar
2g
Fat
162g
Carbs
1g
