parmesan cream sauce for my fettuccine alfredo

Indianapolis, IN
Updated on Jan 21, 2012

I serve with Grilled Chicken Breast.

prep time 45 Min
cook time 50 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup chopped shallots
  • 2 teaspoons whole white peppercorn
  • 2 small sprigs of frsh thyme
  • 2 cups organic chicken stock
  • 3 cups heavey cream
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • - freshly ground white pepper
  • FOR PASTA
  • 1 pound fettuccine pasta
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup diced pancetta
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano
  • 1/2 cup organic chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • - salt and pepper

How To Make parmesan cream sauce for my fettuccine alfredo

  • Step 1
    to make Parmesan Cream Sauce. In a large saucepan over medium heat , coomine the white wine, shallots, peppercorns and thyme. cook until the wine has evaporated to a few tablespoon,
  • Step 2
    add the chicken stock and continue to cook until the liquid reduces by half. add more creamand cook for several minutes more until the sauce is sllightly thickened. strain the sauce through a fine mesh wire into a mixing bowl.
  • Step 3
    combine sthe strained sauce with the grated parmesan thyme and oregano, blending until smooth. season to taste with salt and white pepper. set aside.
  • Step 4
    cook the fettuccine in the pot of boiling water until al-dente, tender but still chewy, . heat 2 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over med heat,. add th garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. add the pancetta and chopped thyme and oregano and saute about 2 minutes more
  • Step 5
    stir in the chicken stock and stir and scrape witha wooden spoon to deglaze the pan. stir in the prepared parmesan cream sauce. cook only until heated through. when fettuccine is done drain it and add it immediately to the sauce in the skillet.
  • Step 6
    stir well. sever with your grill chicken breast.

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