Easy Homemade Alfredo Sauce Recipe with Roux
Whip up this easy homemade alfredo sauce recipe with roux in just 10 minutes! Make a simple weeknight meal or cozy Sunday dinner with this thick and creamy sauce in no time.
Ingredients
- ½ stick unsalted butter
- 1 Tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 1 pint half and half
- ½ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated or shredded
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ - 1 cup pasta cooking water milk or vegetable broth
Instructions
- In a large saute pan or sauce pan, melt the butter over medium heat until it stops foaming.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds, while whisking, until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Sprinkle the flour evenly over the butter and garlic and whisk to combine. Cook for 1 minutes, while whisking, until the flour is absorbed.
- Slowly whisk in the half and half until it is incorporated. Let the sauce simmer, while whisking for 1-2 minutes until it starts to thicken.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Whisk in the reserved pasta cooking water to get the desired consistency. Use immediately or cool for use later.
Notes
Recipe yields approximately 2-3 cups of alfredo sauce, depending on how much pasta water or milk is used to thin it out.
- Half and Half - For a lighter sauce, use whole milk, and for an extra rich sauce, use heavy cream or heavy whipping cream.
- Cheese - Freshly grate the cheese for the best flavor and texture. Asiago, pecorino romano or grana padano can be used as well.
- Spices - Omit pepper and nutmeg for a more plain sauce. Add crushed red pepper flakes for extra spice.
- Pasta water - Use milk or vegetable broth instead.
- Make Ahead/Leftovers - Cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost frozen sauce completely in the refrigerator. Reheat in a pan on the stovetop over medium low heat, whisking frequently until heated through. Pasta cooking water, half and half or broth can be added if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 428mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 435IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 142mgIron: 0.3mg
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