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Gluten-Free Alfredo Sauce (Extra Creamy, Flourless) Recipe

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This Gluten-Free Alfredo Sauce is an extra creamy, rich, and smooth sauce made without any flour, perfect for coating your pasta with velvety Parmesan cheese goodness. Ready in just 15 minutes, it uses simple ingredients like butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan to create a delicious, classic Italian sauce that’s ideal for a quick and comforting meal.

Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (8 tablespoons)
  • 1 ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Melt Butter: In a large skillet over low heat, melt the unsalted butter slowly until it has melted completely and begins to froth, showing white bubbles on top, indicating it’s ready for the next step.
  2. Add Cream and Seasonings: Stir in the heavy cream, kosher salt, and black pepper. Increase the heat slightly to bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat back to low. Let it cook gently for 5 to 6 minutes to thicken slightly.
  3. Incorporate Parmesan Cheese: Remove the skillet from the heat and gradually add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese in small portions. Stir continuously until the cheese melts completely and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy. Adjust salt to taste if necessary.
  4. Toss with Pasta or Serve: Add your cooked pasta directly to the skillet and toss to thoroughly coat the noodles with the Alfredo sauce, or alternatively, serve the sauce over your prepared pasta as desired for a luscious finishing touch.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and smooth texture – pre-grated cheese often contains anti-caking agents that can affect sauce consistency.
  • If the sauce is too thick, you can thin it out with a small splash of pasta water or more cream as needed.
  • Serve immediately for the best creaminess; this sauce is best fresh as it can thicken upon standing.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten-free as it contains no flour or wheat-based thickeners.

Find it online: https://yumntasty.com/gluten-free-alfredo-sauce-extra-creamy-flourless-recipe/