BASIC ITALIAN WHITE CREAM SAUCE (LIKE AN ALFREDO OR BECHAMEL)

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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. If you throw in some bacon, carmelized onion & a handful of frozen peas & serve over pappardelle it is absolutely fabulous!

Provided by BlondieItaliana

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup butter
3 -4 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons parmigiano, grated
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 ounce prosciutto (finely sliced then shredded **optional**) (optional)
1 dash salt

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.3, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 14.1, Cholesterol 71.3, Sodium 132.1, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.1

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