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Home » Alfredo Sauce » Alfredo Sauce With Half and Half

Alfredo Sauce With Half and Half

Published: Mar 16, 2020 · Modified: Jul 6, 2020 by Arlene Mobley · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Alfredo Sauce with half and half is rich and creamy along with being very easy to make.

Homemade alfredo sauce made with half and half instead of cream is perfect when you don't have any whipping cream on hand and tastes just as good. Check out some of my other alfredo sauce recipes.

A green dinner plate with a serving of fettuccine Alfredo covered with shredded Parmesan cheese, a sprinkle of parsley. There is a piece of crusty bread on the plate with a fork with a twirl of pasta on it.

Easy Alfredo sauce made with half and half is a perfect creamy cheese sauce that you can pour over all of your favorite pasta dishes like Spicy Chicken Alfredo or Shrimp Scampi Alfredo.

Can you make Alfredo sauce with half and half?

Yes, you can most certainly make homemade Alfredo sauce with half and half that tastes amazing.

You can even make homemade Alfredo Sauce with milk if that is all you have on hand.

What good stuff can you add to the Alfredo sauce?

Everyone seems to have their favorite add-ins when it comes to Alfredo sauce. I love it so much I will eat it any way I can get it.

Some people love to add grilled chicken and broccoli. Some people love to add crispy bacon and mushrooms.

Some people just love to smother their pasta with a rich and creamy alfredo sauce that clings to the pasta and is sprinkled with a little extra cheese on top.

No matter how you like your Fettuccine Alfredo you are going to love this easy Alfredo sauce that is silky smooth and full of flavor.

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Homemade Fettuccine Alfredo

Easy Alfredo Recipe

This Alfredo recipe is so easy that my daughter has been making homemade Fettuccine Alfredo since she was about 12 years old.

You only need seven ingredients to make this recipe and three of them are salt, pepper, and parsley.

You only need one saucepan and as long as you can stir a pot you can make this easy recipe.

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons of butter
  • 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 1 cup finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving optional)
  • 8 oz. cooked fettuccine pasta noodles
  • dried parsley flakes (optional)

Recipe Prep

  • Boil the fettuccine pasta, drain and rinse with cold water then drain well while making the Alfredo sauce.
  • Shred the fresh Parmesan cheese and set aside until needed.
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How to make Alfredo Sauce with Half and Half

Directions

  1. Cook the fettuccine noodles in a pot of salted boiling water following the instructions on the box.
  2. Drain the pasta and run under cold water until cool. Drain well. Set aside while making the alfredo sauce.
  3. To make the Alfredo sauce melt the butter in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Add the flour, salt, and pepper to the melted butter.
  5. Use a whisk to combine. Whisk until the lumps are gone and the flour mixture is smooth. Continue to whisk over heat until bubbling.
  6. Slowly pour the half and half into the pot while whisking. Whisk until the flour mixture is completely mixed into the half and half with no lumps. Make sure to scrape the whisk into the edges of the pan where some of the flour and butter mixture may be sticking.
  7. Constantly whisk the mixture until the sauce starts to thicken and comes to a boil.
  8. Remove the pot from the heat source once the Alfredo sauce has thickened.
  9. Add the shredded Parmesan cheese to the pot and whisk until the cheese is melted into the sauce.
  10. Dump the cooked fettuccine noodles into a serving bowl or large pan so you can mix the sauce into the noodles.
  11. Pour the thickened Alfredo made with half and half over the pasta.
  12. Toss the pasta with the sauce until the fettuccine noodles are covered with Alfredo sauce.
  13. Sprinkle with a teaspoon of dried parsley flakes and stir the dried or fresh herb into the dish.
  14. Transfer the Fettuccine Alfredo to a serving plate and sprinkle with parsley and more Parmesan cheese. 
  15. Makes 4 servings.
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Fettuccine Alfredo

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Alfredo Sauce made with half and half on a dinner plate with a slice of crusty bread, cloth napkin and fork

Alfredo Sauce With Half and Half Recipe

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
Alfredo Sauce With Half and Half: Homemade Alfredo Sauce With Half and Half is easy to make and tastes delicious. This creamy thick homemade Alfredo sauce is perfect. The sauce is so thick it clings to the fettuccine noodles and has a great Parmesan cheese flavor. Only 25 minutes to make this delicious pasta meal.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Condiment, Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 294 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 4 tablespoons of butter
  • 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 1 cup finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving optional)
  • 8 oz. cooked fettuccine pasta noodles
  • dried parsley flakes (optional)
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Instructions 

Cook the pasta

  • Cook the fettuccine noodles in a pot of salted boiling water following the instructions on the box. 
  • Drain the pasta and run under cold water until cool. Drain well. Set aside while making the alfredo sauce.

Make the Alfredo Sauce

  • To make the Alfredo sauce melt the butter in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the flour, salt, and pepper to the melted butter. 
  • Use a whisk to combine. Whisk until the lumps are gone and the flour mixture is smooth. Continue to whisk over heat until bubbling.
  • Slowly pour the half and half into the pot while whisking. Whisk until the flour mixture is completely mixed into the half and half with no lumps. Make sure to scrape the whisk into the edges of the pan where some of the flour and butter mixture may be sticking.
  • Constantly whisk the mixture until the sauce starts to thicken and comes to a boil. 
  • Remove the pot from the heat source once the Alfredo sauce has thickened. 
  • Add the shredded Parmesan cheese to the pot and whisk until the cheese is melted into the sauce.
  • Transfer the cooked fettuccine noodles into a serving bowl or large pan so you can mix the sauce into the noodles. 
  • Pour the thickened Alfredo made with half and half over the pasta.
  • Toss the pasta with the sauce until the fettuccine noodles are covered with Alfredo sauce.  
  • Sprinkle with a teaspoon of dried parsley flakes and stir the dried or fresh herb into the dish.
  • Transfer the Fettuccine Alfredo to a serving plate and sprinkle with parsley and more Parmesan cheese. 
  • Makes 4 servings. 

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Recipe Expert Tips

  • Cook the pasta before starting the Alfredo sauce.
  • If the sauce cools and thickens add a small amount of half and half to thin it.
  • Leftover sauce will keep for about a week refrigerated.
  • Alfredo sauce can be frozen for another day. Thaw and thin with a little half and half before reheating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 568mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 488IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 221mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Rose Anne

    January 22, 2023 at 11:24 pm

    5 stars
    I made this tonight for my husband and I. I did add three cloves of garlic. We thought it was awesome! I used linguine and added grilled chicken. It was better than anything I have ever had at a restaurant. TY! ❤️

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 24, 2023 at 10:30 am

      Rose so glad the recipe was a hit!

      Reply
  2. R. C. Sweeney

    January 21, 2023 at 1:19 pm

    5 stars
    I discovered this recipe during Covid-19 and have made it several times since then. Everybody I make this for loves it! I do add fresh garlic. Nobody believes me when I tell them I used half and half because tie Alfredo sauce is do rich.

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 24, 2023 at 10:32 am

      R. C. I know. The recipe taste pretty amazing!

      Reply
  3. Ldn

    November 09, 2022 at 5:44 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my this is so good. My go-to recipe uses 35% (which I forgot to buy). Found this and used the 10% cream. Added two cloves of garlic/sauted the slivered garlic in the butter. The flour aids to thicken the sauce.

    I could NOT tell the difference between using this version with 10% and my usual 35%.

    Save this recipe. It's 5* all the way.

    Reply
    • Patti

      January 01, 2023 at 6:42 pm

      4 stars
      I d give this 10 stars if I could. I did add garlic to the sauce but it was delicious and the perfect consistency. It's a great base if you want to add shrimp, chicken or some vegetables. I'm saving this recipe. I've made other alfrado sauces and feel like this is better than some of the others I've tried.

      Reply
  4. Pat L

    October 27, 2022 at 8:16 pm

    Thank You! Finally a recipe tried and true. I had to make something quick,and you saved the evening. I followed your instructions; it was a hit! I did add Broccoli at the end. I'll be looking for more of your recipes to try.

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      October 28, 2022 at 5:17 pm

      Thank you Pat. Glad you enjoyed the alfredo recipe!

      Reply
  5. Donna @ Modern on Monticello

    February 03, 2021 at 1:05 pm

    5 stars
    I have chicken alfredo on my menu list this month and I have to admit that I cheated and bought the store can version of the sauce because it is quick to use. However, I am sure your recipe will taste so much better so I will go back to the store to get the half and half. Thanks for sharing a more delicious version with us this week. #HomeMattersParty

    Reply
  6. Susie Gorham

    March 17, 2020 at 10:26 am

    You don't include the half-and-half in the ingredients. I don' know how much to use. HELP! I have some leftover and thought this would be a great recipe to try.

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      March 17, 2020 at 10:29 am

      Oh no Susie I am so sorry. You need 2 cups of half and half

      Reply
  7. Rachael N

    March 16, 2020 at 1:16 pm

    What is the measurement for the Half and Half?

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      March 17, 2020 at 10:30 am

      2 cups the recipe has been updated.

      Reply
  8. Linda Kryling

    March 16, 2020 at 11:14 am

    How much half and half for this recipe?

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      March 17, 2020 at 10:30 am

      Sorry Linda the recipe has been updated

      Reply
  9. Lee

    March 16, 2020 at 10:10 am

    How much half and half?

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      March 17, 2020 at 10:30 am

      the recipe has been updated

      Reply
  10. sam

    March 16, 2020 at 9:19 am

    You're missing the half & half in the recipe.

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      March 17, 2020 at 10:30 am

      the recipe has been updated

      Reply

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