Basic Italian White Cream Sauce (Like an Alfredo or Bechamel)

15 mins

8 servings

5.0/5 (16 reviews)

This recipe is for a basic Italian White Cream Sauce (like an Alfredo or bechamel) for Pasta, Chicken, Shrimp, etc. You can add other ingredients to suit your liking, this is the basic version - goes great over Fettuccine or Tortellini... you can also add 1 teaspoon oregano or parsley to flavor._x000D_ _x000D_ If you throw in some bacon, carmelized onion & a handful of frozen peas & serve over pappardelle it is absolutely fabulous!

Ingredients

Instructions

Melt butter in small saucepan cooking over low to medium heat, stirring for about 5 minutes.
Add flour and stir until the butter and flour are well combined. Pour in cream & remaining ingredients, stirring constantly as it thickens.
Add more cream or flour depending on desired consistency.

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 15 mins

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Amount Per Serving
Calories 215.3
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.5g	35%
Cholesterol 71.3mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate 3.1g	1%
	Dietary Fiber 0.1g	0%
	Sugars 0.1g
Protein 1.1g

Amount Per Serving

Calories 215.3

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 22.5g

35%

Cholesterol 71.3mg

24%

Total Carbohydrate 3.1g

Dietary Fiber 0.1g

Sugars 0.1g

Protein 1.1g