How To Make Alfredo Sauce From Scratch

By: Tamela Peoples

Break Studios Contributing Writer

Knowing how to make Alfredo sauce from scratch can be an easy task to learn. The simplicity of this homemade favorite is valuable because it is used on multiple pasta and rice dishes. Powder or packaged glob does not compare to how delicious a freshly made cheese condiment can be.

Note: The technique below is for a low fat Alfredo sauce.

To make Alfredo sauce, you will need:

  • 11/4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 4 tsp. Flour
  • 1/3 cup Cream Cheese
  • 3 tbsp Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/4 tsp.  Nutmeg (ground)
  • 1/8 tsp. Pepper             
  • 2 tbsp.  Parsley
  1. Prepare ingredients. The initial step in the how to make Alfredo sauce from scratch task is to ready food ingredients. Use a grater for the Parmesan cheese, and then separate into a 2 tbsp and 1 tbsp. Slice parsley in small fine pieces.
  2. Start cooking. Add flour and broth to a saucepan on a low heat setting as you continue the how to make Alfredo sauce from scratch. Flour is used as a thickening agent, while broth adds taste dimension.  Blend the ingredients using a wire whisk.
  3. Mix it all together. Combine cream cheese, nutmeg, pepper and 2 tbsp cheese to saucepan. Stir to optimize unification of all ingredients. Let sauce boil and continue until consistency thickens as the making Alfredo sauce from scratch.
  4. Finish heating step. Remove sauce from heat as the final step in how to make Alfredo sauce from scratch. Toss sauce on pasta or rice selection and top with parsley. Enjoy the refreshing taste of a homemade cheese sauce dish.
Posted on: Dec. 08, 2010