Dirty Alfredo Recipes

SAUCE ESSENTIALS: DOWN & DIRTY ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
• 3. Add the butter to a saucepan over medium-low heat.
• 4. Allow to cook until the foaming subsides.
• 5. Add the softened cream cheese, garlic, and oregano to the saucepan.
• 6. Stir until the cheese and butter are incorporated, about 3 - 5 minutes.
• 7. Chef's Note: At this point, you might notice a slight separation in the butter and cream cheese... No worries, it will come together nicely as the recipe progresses.
• 8. Add the half & half, one half cup at a time.
• 9. Chef's Tip: Don't add any additional half & half until the previous amount is combined with the cream cheese and butter. And use a whisk to smooth out the mixture.
• 10. Add the parmesan and pecorino, and whisk to combine.
• 11. Finish with the white pepper, nutmeg, and salt.
• 12. Chef's Note: Don't forget to do a final tasting, and adjust the seasonings accordingly.
• 13. Chef's Note: The longer the sauce cooks; the thicker it will become.
• 14. Chef's Tip: If the sauce becomes too thick, thin it down with additional half & half.
• 15. PLATE/PRESENT
• 16. Toss with pasta and serve while still nice and hot. Enjoy
• 17. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

NOODLES ALFREDO

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, heat butter or margarine and cream in a small saucepan over low heat until butter or margarine is melted. Stir in cheese, parsley, and salt and pepper; keep warm over low heat.
• Drain pasta. Toss with sauce to coat.