Monday, April 11, 2011

Alfredo Sauce



Tip: Read directions completely before preparing, “Mise en Place”.

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/4 white wine
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
sprinkle Fresh ground nutmeg, regular ground is fine
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped, garnish
red pepper flakes, garnish

Directions:
In a medium sauce pan, over medium heat, add olive oil and heat, add garlic and stir about 45 seconds.


Add white wine and deglaze pan, continue cooking until wine in almost all reduced.
 

Add heavy cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg and simmer for 5 minutes, continuously stirring.


Add grated Parmesan cheese and simmer another 5 minutes, continue to stir.


Remove from heat, add butter and stir to finish off.  Ladle sauce over any noodles you prefer.  Garnish with parmeson cheese, parsley and red pepper flakes. Enjoy!

Tip:  Alfredo sauce can be served with pasta and vegetables as a vegetarian dish, with chicken, shrimp or bacon, or in any combination desirable.

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