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Basic Italian White Cream Sauce (Like an Alfredo or Bechamel) Recipe

Basic Italian White Cream Sauce (Like an Alfredo or Bechamel) Recipe

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Basic Italian White Cream Sauce (Like an Alfredo or Bechamel)

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup butter
3 -4 tbsp flour
3 tbsp parmigiano, grated
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 oz prosciutto (finely sliced then shredded **optional**) (optional)
1 dash salt

Directions:

Melt butter in small saucepan cooking over low to medium heat, stirring for about 5 minutes.
Add flour and stir until the butter and flour are well combined. Pour in cream & remaining ingredients, stirring constantly as it thickens.
Add more cream or flour depending on desired consistency.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	208.08 Kcal (871 kJ)
Calories from fat	177 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.67g	30%
Cholesterol	58.53mg	20%
Sodium	246.8mg	10%
Potassium	41.92mg	1%
Total Carbs	4.6g	2%
Sugars	0g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.46g	2%
Protein	3.8g	8%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.3mg	1%
Calcium	25.7mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	463.41 Kcal (1940 kJ)
Calories from fat	394.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	43.8g	30%
Cholesterol	130.34mg	20%
Sodium	549.63mg	10%
Potassium	93.35mg	1%
Total Carbs	10.24g	2%
Sugars	0g	0%
Dietary Fiber	1.03g	2%
Protein	8.46g	8%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	5%
Iron	0.6mg	1%
Calcium	57.2mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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