sauces 8 min fix
Alfredo Too Thin
Your Alfredo sauce is watery because the cheese did not emulsify or the cream was not reduced. Reduce and finish with cheese.
thin sauce · poor cling · vegetarian · gluten-free
The fix
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- 1 simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes to reduce
- 2 whisk in 2 tablespoons grated parmesan off heat
- 3 finish with a pat of butter and black pepper
If it's still wrong
- Add a teaspoon of cornstarch slurry and simmer 1 minute.
- Toss with pasta water to help it cling.
Prevent next time
- Use freshly grated parmesan for better melt.
- Keep heat low to avoid breaking.
Notes
Why this works
Reduction concentrates the cream, and parmesan adds proteins that emulsify the sauce. Together they create a silky, clingy texture.