HOMEMADE ALFREDO SAUCE – QUICK & EASY RECIPE

Indulge in this Mouthwatering Homemade Alfredo Sauce and Taste the Difference – A quick & easy recipe perfect for a Cozy Night In!

Have you ever tasted a creamy, indulgent Alfredo sauce homemade from scratch? If not, you are truly missing out. With its origins in Italian cuisine, this rich and savory sauce has become a staple in many American households.

This article will explore secrets of the best homemade Alfredo sauce that will delight your taste buds. Made with only simple ingredients and easy to follow step-by-step instructions. Get ready to ditch your store-bought jar of sauce and elevate your pasta dishes to the next level.

A FEW NOTES ON KEY INGREDIENTS

• Garlic – this recipe calls for 2 cloves of garlic. If you prefer a stronger garlic taste, feel free to add in more.
• Flour – an organic, non-GMO brand is best, but any all-purpose flour will work to thicken the sauce.
• Chicken broth – adds more depth to the flavor when combined with the heavy cream.
• Heavy whipping cream – best way to create a decadent, creamy texture to the sauce.
• Fresh parmesan cheese – of course you can always use pre-shredded cheese, however the fresh parmesan is notably more flavorful.

CAN THIS EASY ALFREDO SAUCE RECIPE BE MADE GLUTEN FREE?

Absolutely!

1. Substitute the flour for your favorite 1:1 gluten free flour. I prefer Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1:1 Baking Flour.
2. Also, make sure the noodles you serve this sauce over are gluten free. These ones work great.

CAN YOU MAKE A LIGHTER VERSION OF THIS HOMEMADE ALFREDO SAUCE?

Yes. Substitute the heavy cream for skim milk. This will not make as rich sauce, but if you’re looking to reduce the amount of fat, it still makes a delicious sauce.

SIMPLE INGREDIENTS NEEDED

• 1 tbsp. olive oil (or butter)
• 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced
• 1 c. heavy whipping cream (can substitute with whole milk)
• 1 c. chicken broth
• 3 tbsp. flour
• 1 c. parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• black pepper to taste

Serve over warm pasta of your choice (cooked al dente). Fettuccine noodles or spaghetti noodles are the most popular types used.

HOW TO PREPARE HOMEMADE ALFREDO SAUCE

First, in a small bowl or 2 cup glass measure cup, pour in chicken broth and whisk in flour. Grate cheese. Set both aside.

Heat olive oil in saucepan over medium-low heat. Add in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, stirring occasionally – usually takes about a minute.

Pour in broth & flour mixture, followed by heavy whipping cream, salt, and pepper. Whisk.

Bring the mixture to a simmer. Whisk simmering sauce frequently until mixture has thickened.

Reduce heat to low and add in parmesan cheese. Whisk until cheese has melted.

Cool slightly and enjoy over your favorite pasta.

OPTIONAL MIX-INS

• Add chicken (can even use a rotisserie chicken) to make this a delicious chicken alfredo pasta.
• My favorite version is chicken broccoli alfredo which has steamed broccoli florets mixed in as well – YUM!
• A sprinkle of fresh parsley on top is always a nice addition.
• Cooked shrimp or sausage.

HOW TO STORE LEFTOVER ALFREDO SAUCE

Once your creamy sauce has cooled, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days (I like to use a mason jar with a lid like this).

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So, that’s all there is to it! This amazing recipe for an easy homemade alfredo sauce only takes about 15 minutes of your time to make. Try it out and let me know what you think in the comments below!