Homemade Alfredo Sauce Is Simple But Impressive

By Gerald Hipps


In the realm of luscious toppings, nothing is simpler and more elegant than homemade Alfredo sauce. It begins with the basics: cream, butter and Parmesan cheese. Whatever you want to add after that will only enhance the dish with variety and flavor.

While it may not be normally considered a diet food, a few substitutions can make it just that! If your diet regime is about counting calories, this may not be the best choice. In many cases, a regular sauce will blowout the calorie count for the day. However, when you are in the mood for a treat, even when on a diet, there is nothing better.

For many years, the grocery brands did not offer this in jars as they did with tomato-based sauces. Now, it is found on the shelves. However, because of its simplicity, avoid the jars and head to the dairy aisle for the three elements that make up Alfredo sauce: butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese. The jars are full of unnecessary ingredients and not much of the real thing. It is easy to make and tastes much better.

With dietary considerations and convenience factors out of the way, it is time to get down to the recipe. It is simple, but there are a few techniques to keep it smooth. In addition, there are a few additions or variations to make it interesting. Cream, butter, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper are the basics. Include garlic and few herbs for even more flavor. If you prefer a thicker version, you can add flour.

Yes, you can skimp on the calories and fat content if you choose. Use low-fat milk with added flour for thickening, a butter substitute and light cheese. This may work out but proceed with caution. Some testing will have to be done before serving it to guests. The changing of the core ingredients will sometimes create a looser sauce. This will require some adjusting on your part with the ingredients before serving it to guests.

Fettuccini Alfredo is a signature dish using this sauce in many restaurants. However, there is no end of recipes you can produce with homemade Alfredo sauce. It shows up in Mexican cuisine with cumin and cilantro. It is also now a staple on pizza. Learning to put this easy sauce together and trying out some interesting flavors concoctions will greatly add to your culinary repertoire.




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