Alfredo Sauce

total time:: 15 min

Makes 2 - 4 servings

This is a more elaborate recipe of butter, cream, egg yolk and two kinds of cheese -- cooked together with a dash of freshly ground nutmeg to make a luxurious, classic Alfredo sauce.

ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
8 ounces heavy whipping cream
salt to taste
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

directions

1
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add heavy cream, stirring constantly. Stir in salt, nutmeg, grated Parmesan cheese, and grated Romano cheese.
3
Stir constantly until melted, then mix in egg yolk.
4
Simmer over medium low heat for 3 to 5 minutes.
5
Serve over pasta of your choice.
6
Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese.