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Alfredo sauce
Calories & nutrition facts
dehydrated
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 535 kcal —
- Protein 15 g 31%
- Carbohydrate 35 g 13%
- Fat 36 g 47%
- Saturated fat 13 g 66%
- Fibre 2 g 7%
- Sugars 5.4 g —
- Sodium 2590 mg 113%
- Cholesterol 56 mg 19%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 54 µg 6%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin E 1.8 mg 12%
- Vitamin K 6.2 µg 5%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.16 mg 13%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.05 mg 4%
- Niacin (B3) 2.1 mg 13%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1 mg 21%
- Vitamin B6 0.13 mg 8%
- Folate (B9) 4 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0.38 µg 16%
Minerals
- Calcium 467 mg 36%
- Iron 0.94 mg 5%
- Magnesium 32 mg 8%
- Phosphorus 415 mg 33%
- Potassium 254 mg 5%
- Zinc 1.5 mg 14%
- Copper 0.06 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.06 mg 2%
- Selenium 9.3 µg 17%
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Questions about Alfredo sauce
How do you make Alfredo sauce from scratch?
For a classic version, melt butter, stir in finely grated Parmesan, then loosen it with a little hot pasta water until it turns glossy. Many modern recipes add double cream, but keep the heat low so the cheese does not split.
How do you stop Alfredo sauce from going grainy or splitting?
Take the pan off the heat before stirring in finely grated Parmesan, and add it gradually with a splash of starchy pasta water. Avoid boiling the sauce; high heat can make the cheese clump and the fat separate.
What pasta goes best with Alfredo sauce?
Fettuccine is the classic choice: its broad ribbons hold the rich sauce well. Toss the pasta with the sauce and a little of its cooking water, rather than simply pouring the sauce over the top.
Can you add chicken or prawns to Alfredo sauce?
Yes. Add cooked chicken or prawns to the sauce just long enough to heat through; cooking them in the sauce can make them tough. Peas or sautéed mushrooms also work well.
How long does Alfredo sauce keep in the fridge?
Put leftovers in a covered container and refrigerate within two hours; use them within three to four days. Reheat only the amount you need, stirring gently over a low heat.
Can you freeze Alfredo sauce?
You can, but cream-and-cheese sauces often separate or turn grainy after thawing. If you freeze it, thaw it in the fridge and warm it slowly, whisking in a little milk or pasta water to bring it together.
Does Alfredo sauce contain dairy?
Yes. Traditional Alfredo sauce contains butter and Parmesan, and many versions also contain cream, so it is not suitable for someone avoiding milk. Check the ingredients of a ready-made sauce, as recipes differ.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 4905 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
