The Alfredo sauce from Kroger looked silky.
The first thing I noticed with the $1.79 16-ounce Kroger-brand Alfredo when I poured it from the jar was its impressive texture. It looked very silky, clinging to the noodles with an appealing sheen.
But I was surprised that I didnt really smell anything at all, especially since jarred Alfredo sauces usually have some sort of strong scent, whether it be Parmesan, cream, or artificial flavoring. Advertisement
I had never tried the Botticelli Alfredo sauce before.
I found this sauce from Botticelli, a brand I had never heard of before, at Ralphs.
It was a more expensive jar at $6.99 for 14.5 ounces, but I was excited to try it. It looked like a higher-quality Alfredo, so I expected it to taste great.
I noticed this sauces packaging stated that it was made with D.O.P. cheese, which means Protected Designation of Origin, a label reserved for products that are produced and processed in their place of origin. According to La Cucina Italiana, this certification is commonly used for Grana Padano cheese, which is in this sauce. Advertisement
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FAQ
What Alfredo is a popular restaurant dish?
What makes Alfredo sauce taste better?
What’s the difference between American Alfredo and Italian Alfredo sauce?
What is the original Alfredo sauce made of?
What is Alfredo sauce made of?
Alfredo sauce is a simple Italian pasta sauce, traditionally made with parmesan cheese, butter, salt and pepper. American-style Alfredo sauce is a richer, thicker sauce made with the addition of heavy cream, flour or cream cheese. This alfredo sauce recipe is made with heavy cream, parmesan, butter, garlic, salt and pepper.
How do you make Alfredo sauce?
Slowly whisk the heavy cream into the flour and butter mixture. Allow it to cook over medium to medium-low heat for about 4-5 minutes, whisking the entire time. Add the parmesan cheese and mix well to combine. 4. Remove the alfredo sauce from the heat and continue to whisk until desired thickness is reached.
What is American-style Alfredo sauce?
By contrast to its Italian-style origins, in which the sauce was created in Rome with just butter and cheese (more similar to my cacio e pepe recipe ), American-style Alfredo sauce is famously a bit more indulgent and complex.
Can you use minced garlic in Alfredo sauce?
Use roasted garlic: If you want even more complex garlic flavors in the sauce, skip the minced garlic and instead roast an entire head of garlic and stir the cloves into the sauce to make a delicious roasted garlic Alfredo sauce.