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Fettuccine garlic alfredo pasta with chicken chunks garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley on a black plate
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Homemade Garlic Alfredo Sauce

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 145kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk non-skim recommended
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 dashes nutmeg optional
  • Parmesan to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Mince fresh or roasted garlic. Set this to the side.
  • Add butter to a medium sauce-pan.
  • Heat a medium sauce-pan on medium-high heat.
  • Wait for the butter to fully melt and add flour. When the butter fully melts and before it turns brown, add flour and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon. This creates a basic roux. 
  • Add milk. When the roux is just starting to take a light brown color, while stirring, slowly add the milk.
  • Keep stirring. Be patient and continue stirring. You are waiting for the sauce to thicken (timing will depend on your stove). After a few minutes of stirring, your sauce will begin to magically thicken (it is hard to miss this). 
  • Turn heat down to low and add other ingredients. Add in garlic, nutmeg, salt, and fresh cracked black pepper to taste. 
  • Top your dish with the Alfredo sauce. Add parmesan to finish.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 374IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 0.2mg