Joanna Gaines Alfredo Sauce Recipe
Joanna Gaines Alfredo Sauce Recipe is pure comfort food. This creamy, dreamy sauce transforms any pasta night. I've made this recipe countless times now.
Equipment
- Large skillet or pan
- Wooden Spoon
- Cheese grater
- Whisk
- Measuring Cup
- Pasta pot
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 and 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg optional
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place your skillet on medium heat.
- Add the butter and let it melt.
- Don't let it brown or burn.
- This takes about one minute.
- Add minced garlic to melted butter.
- Stir it for 30 seconds only.
- You want it fragrant, not burnt.
- Remove from heat if it cooks too fast.
- Slowly add heavy cream to the pan.
- Stir everything together gently.
- Bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Let it cook for 2 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat first.
- Gradually add Parmesan cheese while whisking.
- The sauce will thicken beautifully.
- Keep stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg now.
- Taste and adjust as needed.
- The sauce should coat your spoon.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese always.
- Pre-grated cheese doesn't melt as smoothly.
- Fresh cheese makes it extra creamy.
- Don't let your sauce boil rapidly.
- Low heat prevents the sauce from separating.
- Add pasta water if it gets thick.
- Just a tablespoon thins it perfectly.
- Serve the sauce immediately for best results.
- It thickens as it cools down.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for protein.
- Fresh herbs brighten up the flavors nicely.