Classic Alfredo Sauce

This traditional Alfredo sauce is made with a combination of butter, cream, egg, nutmeg, and two kinds of cheese to create a luxurious pasta sauce.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 666 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg yolk
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• salt to taste
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup grated Romano cheese
• 8 fluid ounces heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Mix in cream, stirring constantly. Add Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, nutmeg, and salt; stir constantly until cheese has melted.

Step 2

Stir in egg yolk until well combined; simmer and stir over medium-low heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.