Classic Alfredo Sauce

Pasta and Noodle - Dinner

A satisfying sauce you can use on any type of pasta - dry or fresh.

Brief

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Classic Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter

8 fluid ounces heavy whipping cream

salt to taste

1 pinch ground nutmeg

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

¼ cup grated Romano cheese

1 egg yolk

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Chef John's Macaroni and Cheese

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Melt butter or margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Add heavy cream stirring constantly. Stir in salt nutmeg grated Parmesan cheese and grated Romano cheese. Stir constantly until melted then mix in egg yolk. Simmer over medium low heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutritional Information

Classic Alfredo Sauce

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 714.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 14.5g 29%

Carbohydrates: 5g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g

Sugars: 0.6g

Fat: 72g 111%

Saturated Fat: 44.4g 222%

Cholesterol: 339.9mg 113%

Vitamin A Iu: 2529.8IU 51%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.1mg 24%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 0.7mg 1%

Folate: 20.4mcg 5%

Calcium: 418.7mg 42%

Iron: 0.5mg 3%

Magnesium: 21.9mg 8%

Potassium: 136.7mg 4%

Sodium: 579.8mg 23%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 647.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.