Alfredo sauce tops fettuccine pasta. The simplicity of the ingredient list adds to the appeal of this rich, cream sauce. An important step in thickening the sauce is the reduction of both the cream and the butter. To achieve the proper texture for your alfredo cream sauce, use this method the next time you prepare it.
Instructions
1. Combine the heavy whipping cream and butter in the skillet and heat to a simmer over medium low heat, whisking to evenly heat.
2. Continue to simmer the sauce base until the liquid reduces and the sauce thickens slightly, about seven to 10 minutes. Cook longer for a thicker sauce.
3. Add the salt, pepper, pasta cooking water and Parmesan cheese to the Alfredo sauce, whisking to combine.
4. Remove the Alfredo cream sauce from the heat, and serve the sauce within one hour over cooked fettuccine pasta.
5. Whisk in additional butter one tbsp. at a time to the Alfredo sauce over medium low heat if the sauce thins too much from adding in the pasta cooking water.
Tags: Alfredo sauce, cream sauce, cooking water, cream butter, fettuccine pasta
