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Side dishe for 4

Garlic Alfredo Sauce

$7.24for 420 minServes 4

Butter, garlic, cream, and two cheeses simmer into a smooth Alfredo sauce with a rich, savory flavor.

Garlic Alfredo Sauce

Photo: thekitchenmagpie.com

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Butter, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical4 oz$1.60Typical price
Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical0.25$0.22Typical price
Heavy cream, 17 oz$0.22/oz typical17 oz$3.65Typical price
Parmesan, 1.75 oz$0.55/oz typical1.75 oz$0.96Typical price
Swiss, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical2 oz$0.80Typical price
Total for the servings shown$7.24

Swaps

  • Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
  • Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
  • 20 minstart to table
  • Easydifficulty
  • 4servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

ItalianVegetarianGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetSide dishes

Typical price

$1.81 per serving$7.24 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup asiago cheese

Steps

  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Cook the garlic in the butter for 1 minute without browning it.
  3. Pour in the cream and simmer gently for 6 minutes.
  4. Stir in the Parmesan and Asiago until melted and smooth.
  5. Remove the sauce from the heat and serve it while warm.

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