Creamy Alfredo Sauce Recipe
Ingredients: 6
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this homemade Alfredo sauce. Perfect for tossing with your favorite pasta!
Ingredients
| ½ | cup unsalted butter (preferably a rich European-style butter with lots of butterfat) |
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| 1 | cup heavy cream |
| 1 | cup freshly grated Parmagiano Reggiano cheese, plus additional for the table |
| Kosher or sea salt to taste | |
| to serve: ¾ to 1 lb. hot cooked pasta, plus a splash of the starchy water it was cooked in | |
| optional garnishes: freshly ground pepper, freshly grated lemon zest, chopped fresh parsley or basil, snipped fresh chives |
Instructions
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- In a wide, heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter and cream over low heat, stirring or whisking frequently until completely melted. Gradually add the Parmagiano Reggiano cheese, whisking or stirring after each addition. Cook until the sauce is reduced and thickened, this process takes approximately 20-25 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt to taste. Toss the sauce with hot cooked pasta, incorporating a splash of the starchy pasta water to help it bind together. Serve the pasta in warmed bowls, garnishing with your choice of toppings if desired. Offer additional grated cheese at the table for serving.
Jul 22, 2024