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.

Parents in a rush or simply anyone who wants an easy and inexpensive meal will love chicken Alfredo. It is suitable no matter how you prefer chicken--grilled skinless cutlets, lightly breaded, or dipped in egg and flour. Simply cook the meat and make or warm the sauce, pouring it over top before serving. It could not be simpler, but chances are everyone in the house will love it.

Speaking of pasta, everyone loves fettuccini Alfredo--it is an Italian favorite. This is also a fairly versatile meal, as you can use white noodles to make everyone's favorite comfort food, or get in your whole grains and add texture by using wheat pasta instead. There are plenty of ways this meal can be spiced up. For instance, you can add in some roasted peppers, carrots, broccoli, or your favorite veggie for some extra flavor and substance.

Pasta and Alfredo is a great combination because cooks can incorporate their favorite meat for a hearty meal with a decent amount of protein. Regular chunks of chicken are perfect and classic for a filling dish, but it is also fun to use different things, such as crab meat, shrimp, or even crumbles of ground turkey. For a take on spaghetti, put some meatballs on top of spaghetti with Alfredo sauce for something deliciously different.

Any casserole that is made in the oven or in a crock pot can be made creamier and tastier with the addition of some sauce into the mix. You would not think to do it normally, but try adding in some of the sauce when making macaroni and cheese in the crock pot. It also goes great in nearly any casserole, whether it be vegetable or meat-based, adding tons of flavor and a whole new texture.

It is possible to make a different meal with Alfredo sauce for every night of the week. It is a great complement to almost any type of meat, whether it is chicken, seafood, or meatballs. In addition, almost any veggies go great in one of these dishes. Add it to macaroni and cheese or even a casserole to make it richer and creamier, or simply put it on top of a chicken cutlet for a quick and easy meal.




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