Thursday 9 August 2012

The Many Recipes That Can Be Made With Alfredo Sauce

By Gerald Hipps


Few condiments are as unique, flavorful, and versatile as the ever-traditional Alfredo sauce. You will be hard-pressed to host a guest who does not like it, and it will be no issue getting kids to eat one of the delicious dishes it can make. There is almost no meat or vegetable that cannot benefit from having a little of this sauce poured on top. In fact, you probably never realized just how versatile it is.

Chicken Alfredo is a classic dish and it is almost impossible to go wrong with it. Kids, adults, and picky eaters alike will love the simplicity and succulence of this dish. Use a boneless, skinless, grilled chicken breast and simply pour the warmed sauce on top after it is already cooked for something easy to serve. Breaded chicken can also be used if you are looking to spice it up, or to add substance, serve it over a bed of pasta.

The simplicity is maintained in everyone's favorite Alfredo dish--pasta with white sauce. Most choose to use fettuccini, but any will really do, and whether the cook goes for white or wheat noodles, it will taste delicious. Steam or boil your favorite vegetable to chop up and stir into the meal, as just about every vegetable will go well with pasta and this traditional sauce.

Meats go great in Alfredo pasta recipes as well. It is one of the most versatile sauces because it can compliment poultry, seafood, and even red meat if you dare! It will taste delicious whether the cook chooses to incorporate shrimp, chicken, or even steak into the meal. Switch up the fettuccini for spaghetti and you will have the perfect dish to top off with a couple of homemade meatballs.

One thing the at-home chef may not have thought of is adding it to macaroni and cheese. When making good old mac 'n cheese in the slow cooker, add in a cup or two--depending on the portions--of Alfredo to make it richer and creamier and add some delicious flavor. It will bring the texture of the meal to a whole different level and create macaroni and cheese like your kids have never seen before.

As you can see, there are so many recipes that can be made simply by having Alfredo sauce on hand in the kitchen. Meat dishes, pasta dishes, and even casserole dishes can benefit from having it as a topping or mixed in. It is a great staple ingredient for cheap, quick, and easy meals because there are so many recipes that can be made with it and there are so few people who do not like it. Consider making it from scratch for even more fun in the kitchen.




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