Quick and Easy Alfredo Sauce Recipe - Peas and Crayons (2024)

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How to make Alfredo sauce from a can better? ›

To make store bought taste better add some fresh grated parm or romano cheese, a shake of white pepper and a pinch of italian seasoning. Heat thoroughly, watch to make sure it doesn't burn on the bottom. You can easily enhance the flavor of store-bought Alfredo sauce with a few simple additions and tweaks.

Heat butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat until butter is melted. Mix in cream, garlic, and white pepper and bring to a simmer, stirring often, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese and simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce has thickened and is smooth, 8 to 10 minutes.

Heartier herbs like thyme or oregano can be added in to simmer with the sauce. Add delicate herbs like parsley, basil, or chervil at the end to maintain their delicate, aromatic flavor. Quick tip: Swirl in a bit of leftover pesto to add another herbaceous twist to your Alfredo sauce.

Mix the cornstarch with some cold water to create a smooth slurry, then whisk it into the sauce while cooking over medium-high heat for a few minutes. Add all-purpose flour. Another very common thickening agent that will give your Alfredo sauce a creamy texture.

Stir in big handfuls of spinach, Kale mushrooms, zucchini, onions, broccoli, spinach, squash, or grape tomatoes after the pasta is cooked. You can also substitute zucchini (zoodles) for the pasta.

To make a cornstarch slurry, whisk together equal parts of cornstarch and water—about 2 tablespoons of each. From there, add 1 to 2 teaspoons at a time. Start by whisking just 2 teaspoons of the slurry into the sauce, let it come to a boil, which will activate the starch, and then add more if needed.

You can use pre-shredded Parmesan cheese in this Alfredo sauce recipe, but it won't have the pronounced, intense, fresh flavor you get when you grate it just before use.

After 12 ounces of fettuccine pasta noodles are finished cooking, reserve 2 cups of the pasta water to include in your sauce. The starchy water is essential to creating a thick, creamy sauce consistency.

Originally Answered: Can I use grated Parmesan instead of shredded for Alfredo sauce? You should use freshly grated parmesan, by which I of course mean the real thing from Italy (Parmigiano Reggiano or Grana Padano).

Heartier herbs like thyme or oregano can be added in to simmer with the sauce. Add delicate herbs like parsley, basil, or chervil at the end to maintain their delicate, aromatic flavor. Quick tip: Swirl in a bit of leftover pesto to add another herbaceous twist to your Alfredo sauce.

What is a fun fact about Alfredo sauce? ›

In actuality, the sauce traces back to a restaurateur named Alfredo di Lelio who named his simple white sauce after himself. At the time, adding butter to noodles wasn't anything extraordinary; to Italians, it was as commonplace as spreading butter on toast.

Extra seasonings and spices will go a long way in adding flavor to a boring jar of sauce. Some of my personal favorites include salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, dried basil, oregano, onion powder or seasoned salt. Start with small amounts (1/2 teaspoon at a time) and add as needed, in order to avoid over-spicing.

There might be several reasons. Using the wrong kind of cheese. Not applying a correct amount of heat. Using the right kind of cheese, but not grading it small enough.

Sauce temperature: If the cream sauce is too hot, it can cause the Parmesan cheese to melt and clump together, especially if it's added all at once.

Tossing in strips of basil, a sprig of thyme or some oregano can take your sauce to the next level. Although fresh herbs might pop a bit more, dried herbs and spices can work just as well. Sprinkling in some red pepper flakes, a pinch of parsley and a dash of salt and pepper can liven up your jarred pasta sauce.

Originally Answered: How do you reheat Alfredo sauce from a jar/can with refrigerated ingredients (cheese and butter)? The best way to reheat Alfredo sauce is to simmer it. Simmer it on medium heat while the pasta cooks.