Alfredo sauce
noun
Al·fre·do sauce
(ˌ)al-ˈfrā-(ˌ)dō- 
(ˌ)äl-
variants
or less commonly alfredo sauce
: a rich pasta sauce made with butter, Parmesan cheese, and often cream compare fettuccine alfredo
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Get The Recipe 06 of 24 Slow-Cooker Green Bean Casserole
This slow-cooker green bean casserole stays true to the classic dish with its creamy, comforting flavors, but with a twist that enhances the richness using Alfredo sauce instead of mushroom soup.
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Macie Stump, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
Top with turkey; drizzle with remaining Alfredo sauce.
—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 30 Nov. 2024
The candied bacon gnocchi — a rich Alfredo sauce topped with herbs and parmesan cheese.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 9 Aug. 2024
Make Alfredo sauce; In a large skillet over medium-high, melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter.
—Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024
The Alfredo sauce is then prepared in that same skillet, which can add even more flavor if there are browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan, depending on the material it’s made out of, that then get incorporated into the sauce.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 23 Jan. 2024
Parmesan cheese: Echoing the flavors of the Alfredo sauce, this recipe calls for Parmesan cheese.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2023
Roasted red bell peppers: Blended with the Alfredo sauce for a complex sauce with a gorgeous color.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2023
Stir in half of the Alfredo sauce and the Parmesan cheese.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2023
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Macie Stump, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
Top with turkey; drizzle with remaining Alfredo sauce.
—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 30 Nov. 2024
The candied bacon gnocchi — a rich Alfredo sauce topped with herbs and parmesan cheese.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 9 Aug. 2024
Make Alfredo sauce; In a large skillet over medium-high, melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter.
—Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024
The Alfredo sauce is then prepared in that same skillet, which can add even more flavor if there are browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan, depending on the material it’s made out of, that then get incorporated into the sauce.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 23 Jan. 2024
Parmesan cheese: Echoing the flavors of the Alfredo sauce, this recipe calls for Parmesan cheese.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2023
Roasted red bell peppers: Blended with the Alfredo sauce for a complex sauce with a gorgeous color.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2023
Stir in half of the Alfredo sauce and the Parmesan cheese.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2023
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