You won’t believe how easy this sun-dried tomato Alfredo sauce is. It’s loaded with rich sundried tomatoes and it has the most creamy and delicious flavor. It’s a recipe your family will love again and again.
What is Alfredo Sauce
Fettuccini Alfredo or if you want to be technical fettuccine al burro is an Italian pasta dish made with fresh fettuccine and tossed with butter and parmesan cheese. The cheese melts and it makes the most amazingly smooth and rich sauce, perfect for coating pasta.
Uses for Alfredo Sauce
- On Chicken or Steak
- Over Zoodles
- Pasta
- Breadsticks
- Over Steamed Vegetables- It makes a kicked up version of broccoli and cheese
How to Store Alfredo Sauce
- Fridge- This recipe freezes really well. You can put it in a jar or covered container in the fridge and it will last for about 5 days.
- Freezer- Unfortunately this doesn't freeze very well. Because it is made with fresh ingredients, it doesn't thaw and re-heat very well.
- Re-Heat- You can place the alfredo sauce to a saucepan, add a little milk or chicken broth to thin it out and heat it slowly. Be sure to stir constantly so the cheese has a chance to melt without scorching.
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Tips for making the Most Amazing Sun-Dried Tomato Alfredo Sauce:
- You can use shredded parmesan or grated parmesan or a mixture of the two. This recipe is very forgiving.
- Be sure to add the pinch of Nutmeg. It's sweet spice and will bring out the sharpness in the parmesan and add the complexity of this dish, just a pinch will bring a smooth sweetness to the entire dish.
- You can use this with just about any favorite noodle, steamed vegetable or breadsticks.
How to thicken Alfredo Sauce?
If you're wondering how to make Alfredo Sauce thicker, boil the cream a little longer before you add the cheese and other ingredients. If you have alfredo sauce already made, go ahead and add another 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese. Heat slowly and stir constantly until the cheese is melted. Also note, the alfredo sauce will thicken as it cools.
What Is In Alfredo Sauce
- Cream- Heavy whipping cream works great for this. You can also sub half and half, it just may not be as rich and creamy.
- Chicken Broth- Use your favorite.
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes- You can use dehydrated sun-dried tomatoes or sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil. Either will work great. We like to blend the tomatoes but you can slice them into small chunks or whatever your family likes.
- Parmesan Cheese- Shredded parmesan or grated parmesan works great.
- Garlic Salt- The perfect blend to flavor your alfredo sauce. No need for minced garlic. Use garlic powder and a little salt in place of garlic salt.
- Nutmeg- Just a pinch will do. It adds tons of depth and flavor.
- Pepper- just a pinch here too.
How to Make Alfredo Sauce
- In a large pot on the stove, bring the cream to a boil. Boil for 1-2 minutes. (You are boiling some of the liquid out of the cream so it will be a little thicker)
- In a blender, blend together the chicken broth and the sun-dried tomatoes until smooth.
- Add the sun-dried tomato mixture to the cream and add the parmesan cheese, garlic salt, nutmeg, and the pepper.
- Bring the mixture back up to a boil stirring constantly.
- Add your sauce to some freshly cooked pasta, steamed vegetables or use as a dipping sauce for your favorite breadsticks.
Sun-Dried Tomato Alfredo Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 lb pasta Cooked according to package directions--Use your favorite pasta!
- 2 Cups Cream
- 2 oz Sun-dried tomatoes. (Dried or in a jar are fine. I used dried for this recipe)
- 1 1/2 Cup Chicken Broth
- 2 Cup Parmesan Cheese (Shredded or grated parmesan cheese, whatever you have or a mixture of the 2 is great too)
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Salt
- pinch Nutmeg
- pinch pepper
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan on the stove, on medium low heat, bring the cream to a boil. Boil for 1.5 minutes. (You are boiling some of the liquid out of the cream so it will be a little thicker)
- In a blender, blend together the chicken broth and the sun-dried tomatoes.
- Add the sun-dried tomato mixture to the cream and add the parmesan cheese, garlic salt, nutmeg, and the pepper.
- Bring the mixture back up to a boil stirring constantly.
- Add your sauce to some freshly cooked pasta, steamed vegetables or use as a dipping sauce for your favorite breadsticks. Enjoy!
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This is the best homemade Alfredo sauce you will ever make! This sun-dried tomato Alfredo sauce is a tried and true recipe. It's the perfect blend of cheese and sun-dried tomatoes!
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