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VIDEO: How to Cook Homemade Alfredo Sauce

April 26, 2023 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

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Homemade Alfredo Sauce: Like a Hug from your Nonna in a Bowl!

One of the most important skills to master as a home chef is making the perfect alfredo or cream based sauce. Erin’s teaching her tricks for making the best homemade alfredo sauce, plus tips for cooking long pasta noodles.

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Recipe: Fettucine Alfredo

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Homemade Fettucine Alfredo

Homemade alfredo sauce isn't as complicated as it seems!
Prep Time5 minutes minutes
Cook Time1 hour hour
Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 lb. fettucine noodles
  • 6 Tbsp butter
  • 2 cups cream
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • pepper just a pinch
  • veggies or salad side d ish

Instructions

  • In medium saucepan, cook fettucine noodles as directed on package. Drain.
  • In skillet, melt the butter and then whisk in the heavy cream. Over medium high heat, wait for bubbles to form and then stir in the Parmesan cheese. Whisk into the cream and butter, so that it doesn't stick to the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the nutmeg and pepper.
  • Toss cooked fettuccine noodles into the skillet with alfredo sauce. Stir through and serve immediately.
  • Serve Fettuccine Alfredo hot with favorite sides.

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