Homemade Alfredo Sauce

Alfredo Sauce Tips

Can I use milk instead of cream for Alfredo sauce?

Yes, you can use milk instead of cream! After the garlic has been added to the saucepan, stir in ¼ cup flour. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the flour is well incorporated. Slowly whisk in 2 cups milk, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and heated through.

Is heavy whipping cream the same as heavy cream?

Although they are very similar, whipping cream and heavy cream have a slight difference. Heavy cream has at least a 36% milk fat content, while heavy whipping cream has 30 to 35% milk fat.

How do you thicken Alfredo sauce?

When making this homemade pasta sauce, it is usually thickened during the cooking process by the heavy cream and cheese. Allowing the cream to come to a boil allows the water content to evaporate, leaving a thicker mixture. If it is a thinner Alfredo and needs additional thickening, try adding a roux. A roux is made by melting butter in a saucepan, adding equal parts of flour and cooking and stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes. Add the roux to the hot Alfredo sauce and whisk over medium heat until thickened. These other thickening agents work well, too.

What else can you add to Alfredo sauce?

Try folding in some fresh spinach at the end of the cooking process for some added greens and nutrition or a handful of fresh chopped basil for additional flavor. Drained and chopped tomatoes or sautéed mushrooms work well, too.