This post was originally published in 2012. Since then, we’ve updated the post with a printable recipe card as well as the photos. The recipe is nearly the same though, as I’ve been making this Alfredo sauce for years and still love it.
In one of the last kitchen basics posts, a reader asked about homemade fettuccine Alfredo sauce. I was super excited, because (1) Alfredo sauce is quite easy to make. And (2) in order to show my favorite recipe, I needed to make fettuccine, which means I get to eat a big plate of pasta. Score! I don’t eat pasta all that often. But when I do, it’s such a treat. A warm bowl of pasta is the perfect comfort food.
Alfredo Sauce, makes about two cups of sauce.
Needed:
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
1 cup heavy cream
1 egg yolk
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
salt + pepper to taste.
If you can whisk, you can make this Alfredo sauce—it’s very simple (see the recipe below.) The most “tricky” part is slowly tempering the egg yolk so it doesn’t cook too quickly. I also love how homemade Alfredo sauce has a slightly yellow color to it, kind of a butter yellow. It’s so pretty and delicious!
Other than fettuccine Alfredo, my other favorite use for this homemade Alfredo sauce is as a pizza sauce! I love white sauce pizza, especially topped with lots of vegetables. Make some pasta or pizza this weekend. Do it! xo. Emma
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 cup cream (heavy)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (powdered)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a small pot, melt together the butter and yogurt over medium heat. Whisk in the cream.
- In a small bowl, combine the egg yolk and add a tablespoon of the hot cream—whisk together. This will temper the yolk. Now, add the yolk to the pot and whisk to combine.
- Let this simmer for a few minutes to allow the cream to thicken. Stir in the cheese, garlic powder, and season with salt + pepper.
This was so easy and delicious! Definitely will add it to our normal rotation of dinners. 🙂
I tried this and it just turned weird and gloopy. I think maybe the greek yogurt caused it to curdle? Flavor was good but texture was definitely off.
Thank you so much for sharing! Alfredo sauce is something I only have when I eat out (which is not much these days). The jarred alfredo grosses me out, and I’ve never attempted making it at home.
I just made this and it turned out great! I am so pleased with myself, and I will be making this again in the future for sure!
Yay! Glad you liked it. And I agree, also not a fan of jarred Alfredo Sauce. Jarred tomato sauce is often really good but for some reason Alfredo tends to have a weird flavor to me, almost chemical or something.
Make this often, similar recipe but without the egg (so a bit less stress) and it comes out great!
This was so yummy.
I’ve always struggled with cooking, and lately I’ve been challenging myself to 1) Improve my cooking skillz (<3) and 2) To really enjoy cooking.
This was so easy… and my family thought it was so delicious that it did wonders for my self esteem 🙂
Sounds delicious. Totally will try it!
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I love tagliatelle, we will try this recipe soon with my husband.Greek yogurt is the same as Turkish yogurt 🙂 like Turkish coffee named Greek coffe in greece.. ha ha 🙂 my recipe will be very original…I guess..ok girls love from Turkey..take care..
Stop biting your nails Elsie! 😉
I’ve never made Alfredo before but now it is at the top of my list!
Thanks for sharing, Emma! I love Alfredo sauce, but I never tried making it on my own. I will now!
I LOVE alfredo. Butter, cheese and carbs – gotta love that!
XOXO
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Hi Emma (and the BM ladies!),
This looked so good that I had to make it tonight! Although its Spring here in Oz, we had a beautiful rainy day, and hey, whats better on a rainy day than pasta!?!
I really enjoyed your Alfredo sauce! I like to try out different ones every now and then, and yours is fab- so tasty!
Thanks so much for sharing it!
Luvluv,
Sway
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This looks so yummy and creamy 🙂
Yummy! Alfredo sauce is my favourite!
X
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I second the nutmeg, and finish with lemon zest!
Basics always are the best, on a week night with a glass of white wine, this is a beautiful night!
Olive xox
I’ve made alfredo sauce before, but never with yogurt. I can’t wait to see what that does to the flavor profile.
This cream looks so delicious! If you like italian food, try some of my recipes and let be inspired by the pics I take: http://lifeincurl.blogspot.com
“A warm bowl of pasta is the perfect comfort food”
YES. Also, I didn’t realise how easy this was to make! I’m definitely giving it a go, as pasta is a wonderful “on a budget” food.
Alli xx