alfredo sauce - quick and easy

21 Pinches
Pickens, SC
Updated on Jan 16, 2016

Quick and easy go-to pasta topping when we're both too tired to cook or even think about getting supper together.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 cups half and half, whole milk or combination
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

How To Make alfredo sauce - quick and easy

  • Step 1
    Heat butter in small sauce pan over medium low heat until melted, add flour and stir to cook flour, making a roux.
  • Step 2
    Add half and half, whole milk or combination of the two. Cook over medium low heat, stirring constantly until it starts to thicken slightly.
  • Step 3
    Add grated parmesan and continue to cook and stir until cheese is melted in and sauce is thickened to your preference.
  • Step 4
    Serve over prepared pasta, with or without chicken, shrimp or other protein. Nice also with chopped fresh tomatoes or even sun dried tomatoes or other garnishes.

Discover More

Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Keyword: #Alfredo
Keyword: #pasta
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Stove Top

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