20-Minute Traditional Alfredo Sauce without Cream
When I say Alfredo sauce, do you think of a cream-based pasta sauce? Truth be told, a traditional Alfredo sauce is made without cream. That's right —you only need 2 ingredients. Butter and cheese! Bonus? This super quick dinner can be on the table in less than 20 minutes!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups grated romano cheese
- 1 cup butter 2 sticks
- ½ lb fettuccine cooked with i cup of pasta water reserved and kept warm
- kosher salt/pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet (10-12”) with sides, heat the butter until melted. Stir in the romano cheese a little bit at a time stirring to make a cheese sauce. Add in pasta water ¼ cup at a time, stirring the whole time so that it's creamy. Keep stirring and mixing over medium low heat until a creamy sauce forms. *See below...use a metal or stainless whisk or spoon to mix the sauce.1 cup butter, 1 1/2 cups grated romano cheese
- Toss in hot drained fettuccine, tossing to coat with the sauce. Add more pasta water as needed. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with more romano.½ lb fettuccine, kosher salt/pepper
Notes
I find using a stainless steel whisk or spatula better than silicone or wood for coaxing the butter and cheese together. This will help avoid clumping on the spoon.
Storage. Store leftovers in an airtight container with a lid in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat. To reheat, heat leftovers in a saucepan over low heat, adding a splash of milk, cream or pasta water, stirring with a wire whisk. Add a little more butter as needed to loosen things up.
