Classic Alfredo Sauce

Butter, cream, egg yolk and two kinds of cheese are cooked together with a dash of freshly ground nutmeg to make a luxurious, classic Alfredo sauce. Buy a whole nutmeg and grate only as much as you need. The unmistakable flavor is well worth it.

• Calories: 714 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg yolk
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup grated Romano cheese
• 8 fluid ounces heavy whipping cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter or margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Add heavy cream, stirring constantly. Stir in salt, nutmeg, grated Parmesan cheese, and grated Romano cheese. Stir constantly until melted, then mix in egg yolk. Simmer over medium low heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.