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Alfredo sauce is delicious served with pasta. It’s easy to make at home, and this recipe uses whole milk instead of cream.
You’ll need just 20 minutes to make this Alfredo sauce. It’s rich, creamy, and delicious served with your favorite pasta.
Can You Use Milk Instead Of Cream In Alfredo?
Yes, if you prefer a less fatty Alfredo sauce or simply don’t have cream on hand, you can use milk instead. Whole milk is your best bet as it’s similar in flavor to cream. You may want to add some cornstarch to thicken the sauce.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- all-purpose flour
- whole milk
- butter
- minced garlic
- freshly grated parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper
- fresh chopped parsley
(Note: Full recipe is at the bottom of the post)
How to Make Alfredo Sauce With Milk
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Then add the minced garlic and cook for one minute.
- Add the flour and whisk to combine with the butter. Cook until the mixture is bubbly and just slightly darker than when you started.
- Place the milk into a microwave safe measuring cup and heat for about one minute until warm.
- Pour 1/2 cup of the milk into the flour mixture and whisk until a dough forms. Keep adding the remaining milk, 1/2 cup at a time, whisking after each addition until smooth.
- Continue to whisk continually for about five more minutes until bubbly.
- Turn off the heat and add the parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Whisk together until smooth and serve over hot pasta.
Tips for Using A Roux In Alfredo Sauce
- A roux will create a sauce that’s creamy enough to coat the pasta.
- Using a roux will ensure that the sauce won’t separate.
- If you have leftover sauce, it can be reheated without breaking. Traditional Alfredo sauce tends to break when reheated.
How To Reheat Alfredo Sauce
- Place the Alfredo sauce in a microwave-safe dish.
- Microwave for 30-second intervals stirring well before heating for an additional 30 seconds until heated through.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a small amount of milk until it reaches the desired consistency.
What Can I Substitute For Heavy Cream In Alfredo Sauce?
Whole milk is an excellent substitute for the cream used in Alfredo sauce. It doesn’t change the flavor and the sauce comes out rich and creamy.
How Do You Thicken Milk For Alfredo Sauce?
Adding cornstarch is an excellent way to thicken the milk. The Alfredo sauce will be rich and creamy with a delicious flavor.
Homemade Alfredo Sauce with Milk Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk warm
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for one minute.
- Add the flour and whisk to combine with the butter. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the mixture is bubbly and just slightly darker than when you started.
- Place the milk into a microwave safe measuring cup and heat for about one minute until warm.
- Pour 1/2 cup of the milk into the flour mixture and whisk until a dough forms. Keep adding the remaining milk, 1/2 cup at a time, whisking after each addition until smooth.
- Continue to whisk continually for about five more minutes until bubbly.
- Turn off the heat and add the parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Whisk together until smooth and serve over hot pasta.
Pati Apostolakos says
I would like the rescipe for Homemade Alfredo Sauce with CREAM Recipe. Is it the same made with milk?