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Saucer of alfredo sauce with blue towel

The Best Homemade Alfredo Sauce

Ashley
Alfredo sauce from a can is ok, but it’s not memorable. This recipe from Traditional Home Living is sure to leave you wanting seconds and maybe even thirds. Who knows, you might even want to lick the pan!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 cups

Ingredients
  

Alfredo Sauce

  • 1 stick (113g) butter
  • ¼ cup flour einkorn all-purpose
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp basil
  • ½ tsp marjoram
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • cups parmesan

Instructions
 

  • Place a medium saucepan on the stovetop and turn to low heat.
  • Add 1 stick (113g) butter and 1 tbsp garlic to your saucepan.
  • Once the butter is melted add ¼ cup flour, whisk this until it is completely incorporated.
  • While continually whisking, slowly pour in 3 cups heavy cream turn to medium heat.
  • Once combined add in your spices: 1 tsp oregano, ½ tsp basil, ½ tsp marjoram, ½ tsp onion, 1 tsp saltd ½ tsp pepper.
  • Lastly, add 1½ cups parmesan
  • Continue whisking until the liquid becomes thickened to your preference .
  • Serve warm over noodles!

Notes

This makes a thick, creamy sauce. If you prefer a less thick sauce, I recommend using half cream and half milk.
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