Alfredo Sauce Recipe
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Alfredo Sauce

By: B.Mason 
"A satisfying sauce you can use on any type of pasta - dry or fresh."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (506)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 8 fluid ounces heavy whipping cream
  • salt to taste
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Melt butter or margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Add heavy cream, stirring constantly. Stir in salt, nutmeg, grated Parmesan cheese, and grated Romano cheese. Stir constantly until melted, then mix in egg yolk. Simmer over medium low heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 714 | Total Fat: 72g | Cholesterol: 340mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2006 by FUNDER   view full review
After reading through the reviews I decided to give this one a shot, and it came out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2005 by PLAIDG   view full review
You can subtitute 2% milk for heavy cream, if you start with a roux of 1tbsp butter, 1tbsp...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2008 by WeirdAuntMartha   view full review
I liked this sauce, it had a nice, mild flavor. My guests felt it lacked something, even...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2006 by LEETHEBAY   view full review
People need to remember that restaurant style Alfredo Sauce is NOT LIKE the bottled stuff! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2003 by PEACELOVE420   view full review
I wish there were more than 5 stars! This is THE BEST alfredo I have EVER made. It is SO easy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by JoyLee   view full review
I made this sauce one night for a dinner party. The next day I had to promise to send it out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2003 by CHRISMURF   view full review
This is so darned easy to make its unbelievable. I'm a 19 year old male college student. If...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2007 by L. J. Gilmour   view full review
This sauce smells so good, I knew this recipe was a winner before I even tasted it! I added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by CINDY3539   view full review
Great!! Nice, easy sauce. A keeper. There was only enough sauce for 3 adults at my house. Next...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2003 by KENDRAJOY   view full review
I liked the flavor, but would like to find a smoother sauce. Mine was a little watery. Also,...

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