Kitchen Basics: Alfredo Sauce

In one of the last kitchen basics a reader asked about homemade fettuccine alfredo sauce. I was super excited, because (1) alfredo sauce is quite easy to make. And (2) in order to show my favorite recipe I needed to make fettuccine, which means I get to eat a big plate of pasta. Score! I don't eat pasta all that often. But when I do, it's such a treat. A warm bowl of pasta is the perfect comfort food.
Alfredo Sauce, makes enough for 1 pound of pasta.

Needed: 3 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons greek yogurt, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 egg yolk, 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and salt + pepper to taste.

In a small pot melt together the butter and yogurt over medium heat. Whisk in the cream. In a small bowl combine the egg yolk and add a tablespoon of the hot cream—whisk together. This will temper the yolk. Now add the yolk to the pot and whisk to combine. Let this simmer for a few minutes to allow the cream to thicken. Stir in the cheese and season with salt + pepper. Now you are ready to serve. 

Make some pasta this weekend. Do it. xo. Emma

Comments

[Melissa Ahamad]

Pasta is hands down the best comfort food. A.k.a number one in my heart. Thanks for sharing Emma!

-Melissa
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[Kate]

Alfredo sauce is my favorite, pasta is something I make multiple times a week (so quick and easy!). I've never thought of making my own rather than using cans, but I will DEFINITELY be trying this out soon! Thanks!!

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[Rachel]

My favorite Italian place here in Austin, TX (Milto's, its called) puts little bits of dill in their alfredo sauce. It gives it a really unique, amazing flavor. This recipe looks really good, but I'd have to try it with some dill added :)

[Melinda]

OMG This is so awesome!

My mom and I were stuck with now sauce for our pasta and this should have come sooner!

Thanks! Definitely saving!

Melinda

[Rory]

ooooo that looks SO GOOD! i love eating pasta too even though i dont do it often. Surprising, because it's so quick and easy to make! :) I can't wait to try this!
Rory
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[Patricia Pedro]

Yum! Perfect with buffalo wings.

[Julia]

Yum, your Alfredo Sauce sounds so good. I really might need to try it some time.

[Carlee]

This is such a great recipe to know! I hate store bought alfredo sauce so it is nice to have a homemade recipe!
Carlee
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[Tianna]

everything looks yummy! i love pasta x

[Deanna]

I always love how everybody's alfredo sauce recipe is a little different. Yours sounds great, Emma! xo Deanna
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[Heather]

Yummy! Alfredo is my favorite!
xo Heather
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[Diana]

This looks so yummy i'll try the recipe tomorrow.xo

[Erin J.]

I make alfredo sauce more than I should and I wanted to add in that adding some crushed red pepper flakes to the butter for a minute or so before adding everything else makes a delightfully spicy sauce. I'm always sad when ordering Alfredo because it never has the spice mine does at home.

[Natosha Zachary]

Yum! I love alfredo sauce and this recipe looks so easy. Thank you!

[Angela]

I LOVE alfredo sauce and this looks so easy! Pinning it so I can try it soon! :)

[Grant]

That sounds amazing! I've been looking for an Alfredo sauce recipe to use. I Can't wait to try it. I might try it over some gnocchi!

Thanks

Grant a.k.a. the domesticated duck

[mina]

A little freshly grated nutmeg really adds to any Alfredo sauce!

[grace]

This is a lot easier than I thought. Thanks for sharing, will be making this for my fiance pronto!

grace
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[Lauren]

Holy yum... perfect comfort food! Will def be trying this out on one of those cold rainy days coming up!

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[Megan]

I would have never thought of using Greek yogurt in Alfredo Sauce... sounds delicious! I will definitely be trying this soon. :)

~ Megan
http://sweetpeapumpkinpeach.blogspot.com/