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Steamed Broccoli with Alfredo Sauce
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Alfredo Sauce

This Alfredo Sauce is a tasty topping for a pasta dish or for vegetables.
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Keyword: Dairy-Free Option, Easy--now you're cooking, Entertaining, Gluten-Free Option, Make-Ahead Option, Vegan Option, Vegetarian Option
Servings: 6

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Romano cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and cook until onions soften. Add garlic and cook briefly. Stir in cornstarch.
    Butter, onion and cornstarch for Alfredo sauce
  • Add cream and bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Simmer and stir for one minute.
    Alfredo sauce simmering
  • Add cheeses and pepper. Cook and stir until cheese melts.
    Alfredo Sauce

Notes

It takes a little patience to stir the cream into the mixture and keep stirring until it comes to a boil.  You can shorten the process by allowing the cream to come to room temperature before making the sauce.
This sauce can be made with non-dairy butter, cream and cheese alternatives.  If using non-dairy creamer, check to see that it is unsweetened and unflavored.
If you use Pecorino Romano, the stronger flavor might overpower the Parmesan.  If you are using Pecorino Romano, start out using one-half cup of Pecorino Romano, and taste the sauce before adding more.