Alfredo sauce
noun
Al·fre·do sauce
(ˌ)al-ˈfrā-(ˌ)dō- 
(ˌ)äl-
variants
or less commonly alfredo sauce
: a rich pasta sauce made with butter, Parmesan cheese, and often cream compare fettuccine alfredo
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Crispy sautéed prosciutto adds a savory, salty crunch, while Parmesan cheese and Alfredo sauce add a rich, creamy texture.
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Brennan Long, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Chicken and rice bake together in Alfredo sauce, creating a dish that feels 100% homemade while giving the cook a break with a few shortcuts (hello, bottled Alfredo sauce and roasted red peppers).
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
Mirta remembers her daughter as a good mother and daughter who loved to make spaghetti with Alfredo sauce.
—Kevin Maurer, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026
This hearty make-ahead brunch casserole features Italian sausage, purchased Alfredo sauce, hash browns, mozzarella cheese, oven-ready lasagna noodles, and cottage cheese.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 6 Jan. 2026
Hannah's Alfredo Veggie Melt: Crunchy Thin Crust, Alfredo sauce, spinach, feta, green peppers, onions, mushrooms and Parmesan/Asiago cheese.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
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Brennan Long, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Chicken and rice bake together in Alfredo sauce, creating a dish that feels 100% homemade while giving the cook a break with a few shortcuts (hello, bottled Alfredo sauce and roasted red peppers).
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
Mirta remembers her daughter as a good mother and daughter who loved to make spaghetti with Alfredo sauce.
—Kevin Maurer, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026
This hearty make-ahead brunch casserole features Italian sausage, purchased Alfredo sauce, hash browns, mozzarella cheese, oven-ready lasagna noodles, and cottage cheese.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 6 Jan. 2026
Hannah's Alfredo Veggie Melt: Crunchy Thin Crust, Alfredo sauce, spinach, feta, green peppers, onions, mushrooms and Parmesan/Asiago cheese.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
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“Alfredo sauce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Alfredo%20sauce. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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