Alfredo sauce is simple to make and takes only minutes to complete.
Alfredo sauce is a favorite Italian cream sauce dish. Fettuccine is the pasta of choice that is usually served with Alfredo sauce, however, it goes well with any type of pasta. Alfredo sauce is very simple to make with few ingredients and just a little time. Good Alfredo sauce is made with heavy cream, butter and grated parmigiano cheese with a touch of fresh ground black pepper and chopped parsley for garnish. Making Alfredo sauce with these ingredients will ensure that your sauce is not grainy but smooth and rich.
Instructions
1. Heat heavy cream in a sauce pan over medium heat. Do not boil the heavy cream or it will burn.
2. Add the stick of butter to the heated heavy cream. Whisk the butter to incorporate into the cream.
3. Add the the finely grated parmigiano cheese and whisk to blend. Whisk well to melt the cheese and incorporate it into the milk. Season with freshly ground pepper to taste. Reduce heat to low to keep the Alfredo sauce warm.
4. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce pan. Toss to coat. Place the pasta in a serving bowl, top with additional grated cheese (if desired) and chopped parsley. Serve while hot.
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