Classic Alfredo Sauce

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 8 fluid ounces heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Romano cheese
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • salt to taste
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (Optional)
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Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Mix in cream, stirring constantly. Add Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, nutmeg, and salt; stir constantly until cheese has melted.
  2. Stir in egg yolk until well combined; simmer and stir over medium-low heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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