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Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Rahat
1.5 cups sauce – suitable for 8 oz pasta (may double the recipe)
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 1.5
Calories 1381 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter (56 g)
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 shallot finely minced (slightly less than ¼ cup)
  • 1 ¼ cup heavy cream (296 ml)
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese fresh-grated (60 g)
  • ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch ground nutmeg about 1/16 teaspoon

Instructions
 

  • Combine butter and olive oil in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat, swirling the pan occasionally, until butter is melted.
  • Add shallot and cook, stirring frequently, until softened.
  • Reduce heat to low and gradually whisk in heavy cream until combined. Stir frequently until thickened (mixture will coat the back of a spoon.
  • Add parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and stir well until cheese is melted.
  • Taste-test and add additional spices if needed. Serve over pasta or as desired, or allow to cool and store for later use.

Nutrition

Calories: 1381kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 30gFat: 138gSaturated Fat: 78gCholesterol: 350mgSodium: 1903mgPotassium: 319mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 4372IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 938mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Alfredo, cream, garlic, Parmesan, pasta
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