Simple Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Transform leftover egg yolks into a luscious, restaurant-quality Alfredo sauce in just 15 minutes! This incredibly easy recipe is perfect as a side dish with steamed vegetables or a complete meal served over your favorite pasta. Impress your family and friends with this creamy, dreamy sauce – it's quicker than takeout!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 708 kcal
Protein 28g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Simple Alfredo Sauce

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How to Make Simple Alfredo Sauce

  1. Melt 1/4 cup (57g) of butter or margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 cup (240ml) of heavy cream, stirring constantly with a whisk.
  3. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 cup (100g) of grated Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 cup (25g) of grated Romano cheese.
  4. Continue whisking constantly until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth. Reduce heat to low. Temper one egg yolk by slowly whisking in 1 tablespoon of the hot cream mixture. Then, whisk the tempered egg yolk into the sauce.
  5. Simmer over low heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce slightly thickens. Do not boil.
  6. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta or with steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

220g

Carbs

1g