Classic Alfredo Sauce
Better than Olive Garden's and can be made at home. Pair it with different proteins and pastas for a deliciously easy dinner. This recipe makes enough for 1 lb. of pasta. www.mostdeliciouslife.com
Ingredients
- 6 Tablespoons butter
- 1-2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 3 Tablespoons white flour
- 3 cups half & half
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1 pound pasta - fettuccine, spaghetti, penne etc.
Instructions
- Boil a pot of water and cook pasta according to the package. While the pasta is cooking, get the sauce started.
- In a small pot, melt the butter. Add in the garlic, and let it cook on medium heat till the garlic looks golden, and the butter becomes aromatic. About 1 minute.
- Turn the heat down to a medium low heat. Whisk in the flour till all the butter is incorporated into the dry. Slowly pour in the half & half while whisking.
- Turn the heat back up to a little about medium heat, and whisk often, until it thickens, and is on a low simmer. **Watch closely! Dairy reaches its boiling point faster than water and can easily scorch on the bottom of the pot.
- Once it is thickened, turn off the heat! Add in the cheese, salt and pepper. Stir with a wooden spoon, NOT a whisk. Fold the cheese into the sauce till it is melted, and all is smooth. If the sauce is too thick add ΒΌ cup of milk at a time, stirring till you reach the best consistency.
- Drain the pasta. Add the pasta to the pot of sauce. Fold and stir till the sauce coats all the pasta.
- Add ons - Grilled chicken, shrimp, roasted broccoli, bacon, ham etc.