published Oct 27, 2021, updated May 27, 2024 I’m sharing with you my American-style version of homemade Alfredo sauce by reader’s requests. By no means is this a classic Italian recipe, more of an American-styled sauce based on the classic pasta dish and beloved sauce. Alfredo sauce is creamy, cheesy, and incredibly easy to make. It’s perfect over pasta, sautéed chicken or steamed veggies, or as a dipping sauce for soft breadsticks. Check out my tips, watch the video, then make this 15-minute recipe! Italian chefs use fresh fettuccine that gets tossed with butter, freshly grated Parmesan cheese and hot pasta water. The secret is pasta water, which has starch from the boiled pasta! As the freshly grated cheese melts, it emulsifies the liquids to form a glossy smooth and rich sauce coating the pasta. This is known as Fettuccine al Burro, or Fettuccine Alfredo as we know it! Try this delicious alfredo sauce with my fresh basil pesto recipe to make my Pesto Alfredo for a fantastic mashup to go over any pasta dish, too. The Alfredo sauce in those restaurants is not the same as an authentic version though. They include heavy cream in their recipes, while the original recipe does not.
Butter – Harmonizes the flavors of the dish while adding another layer of richness. Heavy cream – Unfortunately, skim or low-fat milk options aren’t the best for making this sauce. Full-fat milk is best to get that thick, creamy consistency. Substitutes: Half and Half (equal part milk and cream) You can also use evaporated milk 3 parts whole milk and 1 part melted butter Equal parts whole milk and Greek yogurt, whisked together Parmesan cheese – Grated fine for quick meltability, this nutty flavored cheese is key in this sauce! Nutmeg – This surprise guest subtly enhances and balances out the denser flavors in the dish with a touch of warmth and spicy sweetness.
Storing homemade alfredo sauce
If you don’t want to serve it immediately and/or you have leftovers, store in a covered container refrigerated for up to 5 days. Love this recipe? Share it with the world on Pinterest.
