Alfredo Sauce

Name: Alfredo Sauce
Yield: 4–6 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups (500 mL) milk; ½ tsp (2 mL) salt; ¼ cup (60 mL) flour; 3 tbsp (45 mL) butter; 4 oz. (125 g) Parmesan cheese, grated (2 cups/500 mL)

Simple to make, this creamy alfredo sauce turns a busy weeknight meal into something special.

Ingredients

2 cups (500 mL) milk
½ tsp (2 mL) salt

¼ cup (60 mL) flour
3 tbsp (45 mL) butter

4 oz. (125 g) Parmesan cheese, grated (2 cups/500 mL)

Directions

Add the first stage ingredients, in the order listed, to the Deluxe Cooking Blender. Replace and lock the lid. Turn the wheel to select the SAUCE setting; press the wheel to start.
Combine the flour and butter in a small microwave-safe bowl for 1½ minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, to make a roux. When prompted to “Add”, remove the vented lid cap and add the cooked roux. Replace the cap; press the wheel to start.
When the timer is up, press CANCEL. Add the Parmesan cheese and press PULSE until combined.

Yield:

4–6 servings

Nutrients per serving:

U.S. nutrients per serving (1/4 cup/60 mL): Calories 140, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 430 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugars 3 g, Protein 6 g