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alfredo sauce without cream creamy pasta dish

Alfredo Sauce Without Cream

Learn how to make Alfredo sauce without cream at home with this easy and authentic recipe. Creamy, simple, and perfect for beginners.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • A pinch of nutmeg optional

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon
  • Grater (for cheese)

Method
 

Step 1: Melt the butter
  1. I start by melting butter in a pan over medium heat. Once it melts, I add garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
    melting butter in pan for alfredo sauce
Step 2: Add flour
  1. Next, I add flour and whisk continuously for about 1–2 minutes. This helps create a smooth base (called roux).
    adding pasta water to make creamy alfredo sauce
Step 3: Add milk
  1. Now slowly pour in the milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Keep stirring until the mixture thickens.
    mixing pasta in creamy alfredo sauce
Step 4: Add cheese
  1. I then add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until it melts completely into the sauce.
    adding parmesan cheese to alfredo sauce without cream
Step 5: Season it
  1. Finally, I add salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Give it a taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
    creamy alfredo pasta without cream final dish

Notes

You can also pour it over baked potatoes or use it as a dip. It’s super versatile and works with many dishes.