Alfredo sauce forms the basis of many tasty and satisfying recipes. Classic Alfredo sauce is made of just butter, heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Those ingredients combined with pasta make fettuccine Alfredo, an Italian favorite. Jarred Alfredo sauce is quick and easy when you want to make a nice dinner after a busy day. Besides with pasta, you can use Alfredo sauce as a substitute for white sauce in any casserole. Show
Some of these recipes call for a cheesy pasta sauce. That's a white sauce that includes other cheeses, usually some form of cheddar. If you can't find jarred cheesy pasta sauce, just heat up a jar of Alfredo sauce and add a cup of shredded cheddar or colby and heat until the cheese melts and the mixture is blended. Continue to 2 of 8 below. 02 of 08 Crock Pot Mac and CheeseAlexPro9500 / Getty ImagesThis super-rich and creamy Crock Pot Mac and Cheese recipe starts with Alfredo sauce. It's pure comfort food. Continue to 3 of 8 below. 03 of 08 Chicken Alfredo Casserole100 / Getty ImagesChicken Alfredo Casserole, a twist on classic fettuccine Alfredo, is a breeze. You can also make it with cooked ham or pork. Continue to 4 of 8 below. 04 of 08 Salmon With Fettuccinezoranm / Getty Images
Continue to 5 of 8 below. 05 of 08 Crock Pot Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo4kodiak / Getty ImagesThis easy Crock Pot Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo recipe is special enough for company. Jarred Alfredo sauce is perfect for the crock pot because it won't separate and stays rich and creamy during the long cooking time. Continue to 6 of 8 below. 06 of 08 Tuna Alfredo CasseroleLaurie Patterson / Getty ImagesTuna Alfredo Casserole is another five-ingredient recipe. Add just one more with buttered breadcrumbs for topping. Recipe: The Best Casserole Dishes to Delight Dinner Guests Continue to 7 of 8 below. 07 of 08 Chicken FlorentineThe Spruce / Diana RattrayFrozen chopped spinach adds color and flavor to Alfredo sauce and chicken in Chicken Florentine, a super simple and satisfying recipe. Continue to 8 of 8 below. 08 of 08 Chicken Meatball Alfredoarfo / Getty ImagesChicken meatballs and cream cheese make this rich Chicken Meatball Alfredo so satisfying. Serve it with a green vegetable like steamed and seasoned asparagus or broccoli. What can you put Alfredo sauce on?10 New Ways to Cook with Alfredo Sauce. of 10. Carbonara Muffins. ... . of 10. Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes. ... . of 10. Fettuccine Alfredo. ... . of 10. Pierogi with Broccoli. ... . of 10. Alice Springs Chicken Casserole. ... . of 10. Baked Spaghetti. ... . of 10. Chicken Alfredo Rollups. ... . of 10. Cheesy Spinach Alfredo Lasagna.. What goes good with alfredo?What to Serve with Fettuccine Alfredo. Grilled Chicken Strips. This is my go-to topping for Fettuccine Alfredo. ... . Meatballs. Fettuccine Alfredo is basically pasta, cheese, and butter. ... . Salad. If you're looking for something on the lighter side, then a nice salad is the perfect combo. ... . Bread. ... . Bacon. ... . Grilled Shrimp. ... . Broccoli. ... . Steak.. What else can you put in alfredo pasta?Heartier herbs like thyme or oregano can be added in to simmer with the sauce. Add delicate herbs like parsley, basil, or chervil at the end to maintain their delicate, aromatic flavor. Quick tip: Swirl in a bit of leftover pesto to add another herbaceous twist to your Alfredo sauce.
How do you use Alfredo sauce from a jar?Many people cook their pasta and then pour on a jar of alfredo sauce. They then mix it in and continue to cook for a few minutes. While this is the quickest and easiest way to make a simple pasta, if you're looking for extra flavor, it's best to simmer the sauce.
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