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Garlic Alfredo Sauce for Pasta, Chicken or Shrimp


Here is a simple but delicious homemade alfredo sauce that is wonderful over pasta or with chicken or shrimp.  It is also excellent with some small diced broccoli added.  

3 Tablespoons butter
3 Tablespoons onion, finely diced
2  Tablespoons minced garlic
3  Tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 ½ cups half-and-half
1/4  teaspoon ground nutmeg 
1/4  teaspoon paprika
½  teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 ½  cups shredded Parmesan cheese (not the green shaker kind--FRESH)

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat.  Add onion and garlic and cook for 4 minutes, stirring frequently, or until onion is tender.  Reduce heat to medium-low.  Add flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 2 minutes.  Gradually add half-and-half, whisking constantly.  Cook, whisking constantly, for 8-10 minutes or just until mixture comes to a boil.  Remove from heat and stir in nutmeg, salt, and pepper.  Add cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.  Serve over pasta with roasted chicken or sautéed shrimp.  Makes about 3 cups.  

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