Alfredo Sauce
An Italian sauce that is usually combined with fettuccine noodles and is referred to as fettuccine Alfredo.
The sauce consists of heavy cream or half and half that is mixed with butter, grated Parmesan cheese, pepper, and occasionally nutmeg to create a rich Italian meal.
CREAMY ALFREDO SAUCE
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 ounces freshly grated parmesan cheese (1/2 cup)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Pinch nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt, to taste
Pinch fresh parsley, minced (optional)
In a medium saucepan or nonstick skillet, heat cream cheese on medium-low heat, stirring until melted and smooth. Gradually blend in the cream until smooth. Stir in parmesan and seasonings. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth and creamy, thinning with water until thick but pourable. Serve over chicken, vegetables or other dishes.
Makes about 6 servings
Per Serving: 279 Calories; 27g Fat; 7g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 2g Net Carbs
The sauce consists of heavy cream or half and half that is mixed with butter, grated Parmesan cheese, pepper, and occasionally nutmeg to create a rich Italian meal.
CREAMY ALFREDO SAUCE
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 ounces freshly grated parmesan cheese (1/2 cup)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Pinch nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt, to taste
Pinch fresh parsley, minced (optional)
In a medium saucepan or nonstick skillet, heat cream cheese on medium-low heat, stirring until melted and smooth. Gradually blend in the cream until smooth. Stir in parmesan and seasonings. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth and creamy, thinning with water until thick but pourable. Serve over chicken, vegetables or other dishes.
*** After refrigerating, the sauce will become extremely thick. Don't be tempted to thin it down. After reheating in the microwave, it will be back to a nice consistency.
Makes about 6 servings
Per Serving: 279 Calories; 27g Fat; 7g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 2g Net Carbs
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