Lizzies Alfredo Sauce Recipes

LIZZIE'S PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil and salt liberally. Add the pasta, give it a stir and cook until al dente according to the package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta.
• Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the pepper and chile flakes if using and toast for 30 seconds. Add the oil and heat until warm. Add the lemon zest and juice and the reserved pasta water and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and vigorously whisk in the cheese. Toss in the pasta and parsley if using, then serve .

HOMEMADE ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add shallots; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add cream; cook and stir until heated through. Stir in Asiago, 1/2 cup Parmesan, Romano cheese, salt and pepper; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, about 10 minutes, whisking occasionally., Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water; place pasta in a large bowl. Add sauce; toss to coat. Thin as desired with reserved pasta water. Serve with the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.

CLASSIC ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• 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.

ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl or large measuring cup, whisk the cream and egg yolk together until combined; set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, heat the butter over medium-high. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant and sizzling, about 2 minutes. Pour the cream mixture into the garlic butter, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is hot but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
• Whisk in the Parmesan little by little, and cook over medium, whisking frequently, until creamy and thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Season to taste with pepper.