Real Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Name: Real Alfredo Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter, unsalted; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons cream cheese, room temperature (NOT low fat!); 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1/2 cup romano cheese, grated; 1 garlic cloves, grated (optional) or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional); salt; 2 egg yolks; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (for garnish); parsley sprig (for garnish)

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons butter, unsalted
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons cream cheese, room temperature (NOT low fat!)
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup romano cheese, grated
1 garlic cloves, grated (optional) or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
salt
2 egg yolks
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (for garnish)
parsley sprig (for garnish)

1
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add cream and cream cheese, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
3
Stir in nutmeg, parmesan, romano cheese, and garlic.
4
Stir constantly until melted completely.
5
Salt to taste.
6
Mix in egg yolks.
7
Continue to simmer over medium low heat, stirring constantly, for 3 to 5 minutes.
8
Serve over pasta, garnished with additional grated cheese and parsley.

833

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons butter, unsalted, 2 cups heavy whipping cream, 2 tablespoons cream cheese, room temperature (NOT low fat!), 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Real Alfredo Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Real Alfredo Sauce

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