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Alfredo Sauce Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 Tbl Kosher salt
1/2 stick unsalted butter (4 Tbl)
2 cups heavy cream
2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 oz finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (about 1 cup)*
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 scant pinch freshly grated nutmeg, or to taste
Directions:
Directions:
1. Place the butter, cream and lemon juice in a large saute pan over med heat; bring to a simmer.
2. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then whisk in the cheese a little at a time.
3 Remove from the heat, and season to taste with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

Make it Light:
Reduce the butter to 2 tablespoons, and substitue low-fat half-and-half for the heavy cream. Melt the butter ina large saute pan. Add 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and whisk to make a paste; cook for 30 to 40 seconds, but do not allow the flour to brown. Whisk in the half-and-half, and bring to a simmer. Whish in the cheese, a little at a tine, then remove from the heat and season as directed in the recipe above.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
* Be sure to use freshly grated, real Parmigiano-Reggiano!

Half & Half will seperate when boiled.
Add 1 Tbl Cornstarch & 1 oz of Water

 

 

 

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