We're all supposed to be "healthier" by eating food that had its natural fat rendered, skimmed, separated, or chemically removed. But you should know that fat is your friend. My favorite food-information website, Food Renegade, has some very good articles: Butter As a Health Food and More Fat in Your Diet should get you thinking if you didn't already know.
So, alfredo sauce, while rich, isn't bad for you. Moderation and fresh ingredients are the key.
Printable Version / Adapted from All RecipesWe make this about one a month with some pan-seared chicken breasts cut into slices over hot fettuccine. Add fresh bread and it's comfort food that can't be beat. I read some where that Alfredo was "grown up" macaroni and cheese, but I don't know, I like macaroni and cheese an awful lot to relegate it to "kid food"!
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Homemade Alfredo Sauce
Ingredients:
1/4 cup BUTTER
1 cup HEAVY CREAM
1 clove GARLIC, crushed
1 1/2 cups fresh grated PARMESAN CHEESE
Over medium heat melt the BUTTER. Add CREAM and gently simmer for five minutes. Then add GARLIC and CHEESE, whisking quickly. Reduce heat to low and stir occasionally until CHEESE is melted.
Serve immediately, preferably over hot fettuccine noodles!
*Note: Parmesan cheese is not a fast melting cheese like cheddar. It will take some time and patience for it to melt into this delectable sauce.
Until next time,
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