RCI-ND.002.0130.001
Simple Alfredo Sauce
A couple years ago I found a really great and really simple recipe for Alfredo sauce. I don't remember where, though. As far as I can tell, only the milk has any significant carbs (12 g / cup). Everything else I checked showed 0% carbs.
Prep25 min
Cook40 min
Total65 min
Servings4
Difficultybeginner
Ingredients
- 1 unit
- x 8 oz package of cream cheese1 unit
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
Method
1
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent browning.
2 minutes
2
Cut the cream cheese into small cubes and add them to the melted butter, stirring constantly until the cream cheese is fully incorporated and smooth.
3 minutes
3
Pour in the milk gradually while stirring to create a smooth, lump-free sauce.
2 minutes
4
Add the Parmesan cheese a handful at a time, stirring continuously until each addition is fully melted and the sauce is creamy and cohesive.
3 minutes
5
Continue stirring over medium heat until the sauce reaches a silky consistency and coats the back of a spoon, about 1 minute more.
1 minutes
6
Remove the sauce from heat immediately and use it immediately over hot pasta, as it will thicken as it cools.