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Want to make alfredo sauce but don’t have heavy cream? Don’t worry, you can make a simple Alfredo Sauce without Heavy Cream. You can use parmesan, butter and flour to form the sauce. Either way, you’ll still be able to enjoy that creamy sauce on your pasta plate with or without heavy cream. 
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Alfredo Sauce without Heavy Cream Recipe

An Alfredo sauce recipe that uses a roux base instead of heavy cream to achieve a creamy texture.
Keyword Alfredo Sauce without Heavy Cream

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large clove garlic minced
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups grated Parmesan
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the butter and minced garlic. Cook about 1 minute or until fragrant.
  • Add the flour to the pan and whisk to combine. Continue whisking for about one minute to form a roux that has darkened slightly.
  • Stir in about ¼ cup of milk and whisk vigorously until fully incorporated. Continue adding milk in ¼ cup increments, whisking each time until combined.
  • Cook until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. If not, let it bubble for another minute or two until sufficiently thick.
  • Add the Parmesan cheese and stir with a wooden spoon until fully melted and smooth. Then mix in the salt and pepper.
  • Remove from heat and cover if needed to keep warm until the pasta is ready. Mix the Alfredo sauce with cooked pasta and toss to coat.

Notes

  • Sauce too thick? Add in a splash of milk. Too thin? Let it simmer a little longer while stirring regularly to prevent sticking.
  • Fresh and grated parmesan will give you the best flavor and melt the easiest.