Traditional Alfredo Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 c. heavy cream
- 1 tbs flour
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbs butter or margerine
- 2 tbs dried herbs (as above)
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 c. parmesan cheese (or to taste)
Instructions
Heat butter in heavy sauce pan over medium-low heat. Saute onion and garlic until onion is translucent. Add flour and stir constantly for 20-30 seconds. Reduce heat and slowly add cream. Stir constantly and whisk any lumps. Add herbs and nutmeg. Slowly add cheese. When cheese has melted, bring briefly to a boil to thicken to desired consistancy. Toss with favorite pasta.