Creamy Alfredo Sauce
 
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 7 cups milk
  • 1 tablespoon all-natural, low-sodium chicken base
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ΒΌ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ c. butter
  • ¼ c. white flour
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
Instructions
  1. Use a large pot to prep the Creamy Alfredo sauce
  2. In pot combine cream, milk, chicken base, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt
  3. Stir and heat to a simmer over medium heat (stir to keep bottom from burning)
  4. Once it is simmering, remove from heat and set aside
  5. In another medium large pot melt the butter and then cook the minced garlic over medium/low heat for a couple minutes
  6. Then stir in flour to create a roux (flour and fat mixed together to thicken sauces)
  7. Cook for a couple minutes while stirring to cook out raw flour taste
  8. Slowly add the milk mixture to the roux, while whisking to prevent lumps
  9. Whisk until all the lumps are out of the cream sauce
  10. Bring to a simmer
  11. Allow to simmer uncovered for 5-10 minutes, whisking occasionally to prevent burning on bottom
  12. Once cream sauce is thickened to desired consistency stir in Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice
Recipe by Sugar n' Spice Gals at https://sugar-n-spicegals.com/roasted-red-pepper-lasagna-w-creamy-alfredo-sauce/