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
Examples of Alfredo sauce in a Sentence
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Make Alfredo sauce; In a large skillet over medium-high, melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter.
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Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024
The Alfredo sauce is then prepared in that same skillet, which can add even more flavor if there are browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan, depending on the material it’s made out of, that then get incorporated into the sauce.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 23 Jan. 2024
Parmesan cheese: Echoing the flavors of the Alfredo sauce, this recipe calls for Parmesan cheese.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2023
Roasted red bell peppers: Blended with the Alfredo sauce for a complex sauce with a gorgeous color.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2023
Stir in half of the Alfredo sauce and the Parmesan cheese.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2023
Ingredients 2 12 ounce package frozen small Italian or Swedish-style meatballs 1 15 ounce jar classic Alfredo sauce 2 - 3 tablespoon white wine ⅓ cup chopped green onion Snipped basil (optional) Directions Prepare the frozen meatballs according to package directions.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2023
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan combine Alfredo sauce, lemon juice, and capers.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2022
Cleaning up the Alfredo sauce took over six hours, with workers from the Memphis Department of Transportation working until 1 a.m., the department told CNN.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN, 31 Aug. 2022
Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024
The Alfredo sauce is then prepared in that same skillet, which can add even more flavor if there are browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan, depending on the material it’s made out of, that then get incorporated into the sauce.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 23 Jan. 2024
Parmesan cheese: Echoing the flavors of the Alfredo sauce, this recipe calls for Parmesan cheese.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2023
Roasted red bell peppers: Blended with the Alfredo sauce for a complex sauce with a gorgeous color.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2023
Stir in half of the Alfredo sauce and the Parmesan cheese.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2023
Ingredients 2 12 ounce package frozen small Italian or Swedish-style meatballs 1 15 ounce jar classic Alfredo sauce 2 - 3 tablespoon white wine ⅓ cup chopped green onion Snipped basil (optional) Directions Prepare the frozen meatballs according to package directions.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2023
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan combine Alfredo sauce, lemon juice, and capers.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2022
Cleaning up the Alfredo sauce took over six hours, with workers from the Memphis Department of Transportation working until 1 a.m., the department told CNN.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN, 31 Aug. 2022
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Word History
Etymology
after fettuccine alfredo
First Known Use
1966, in the meaning defined above
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