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Homemade Vegetable Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipe

Chef Dan Catanio , On June 28, 2023

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Homemade Vegetable Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipe Overview

In this step-by-step guide, you will learn how to make a delightful vegetable alfredo pasta sauce recipe from scratch. This creamy and flavorful sauce is perfect to finish perfectly cooked al-dente pasta or as a topping for chicken or fish. Follow along with the instructions below to create a delectable sauce that will impress your family and friends.

Homemade Vegetable Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipe Video

Homemade Vegetable Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipe Ingredients

  • 1 cup velouté sauce

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • 1/2 cup diced vegetables (carrots, onion, celery)

  • 1/4 cup white wine

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon dried sweet basil

  • 1/2 cup half and half

  • Juice of half a lemon

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese

  • Optional: minced garlic

  • Optional: fresh basil and oregano, sliced chiffonade

  • Optional: rice flour and white wine slurry for thickening

Homemade Vegetable Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipe Step-By-Step Written Instructions

  1. Heat a saucepan over medium heat and add extra virgin olive oil.

  2. Add the diced vegetables (carrots, onion, celery) and sauté until they become translucent and release their juices. *

    Saute Vegetables

    Sauté Your Vegetables Until They Become Translucent

  3. Pour white wine into the saucepan to deglaze the vegetables. Allow the wine to reduce slightly, enhancing the flavors.

  4. Take the prepared velouté sauce and add it to the saucepan with the vegetables.

  5. Stir well to combine, ensuring the vegetable garnish remains in the sauce.

  6. Infuse the vegetable alfredo pasta sauce with herbs by sprinkling dried oregano and sweet basil into the sauce. **

    Sprinkle in Dried Oregano and Sweet Basil

    Infuse the Vegetable Alfredo Pasta Sauce with Flavor By Sprinkling in Dried Oregano and Sweet Basil

  7. Gradually pour in the half and half, stirring continuously to achieve a creamy consistency.

  8. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the sauce to brighten the flavors.

    Squeeze Lemon Juice

    Brighten the Flavor By Squeezing the Juice of Half a Lemon into Sauce

  9. Drizzle honey into the mixture for a touch of sweetness.

  10. Add grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese and stir until melted and well incorporated. ***

Turn off the heat and enjoy your delicious vegetable Alfredo sauce. Serve immediately, or store in the refrigerator, or use a sauce jarring technique to can this alfredo sauce recipe.

Serve the vegetable alfredo pasta sauce over pasta, chicken, or fish, and garnish with fresh Parmesan Reggiano.

Homemade Vegetable Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipe Notes

*If desired, add minced garlic for additional flavor. Sauté for another minute.

**For added freshness, you can also incorporate fresh basil and oregano, sliced chiffonade.

***An optional step here would be thickening the sauce. If the sauce is too thin, prepare a slurry by combining rice flour and white wine in a separate bowl. Once the sauce is simmering, gradually pour in the slurry while stirring until desired thickness is achieved.

In summary, preparing a vegetable alfredo pasta sauce recipe from scratch is a rewarding culinary experience. By following this step-by-step guide, you can create a creamy and flavorful sauce that will elevate your traditional pasta dishes to new heights. Feel free to experiment with different vegetables and herbs to customize the sauce according to your taste preferences. Enjoy!

Chef Dan Catanio

A Culinary Institute of America graduate from the 1990s, Chef Dan began his career as a saucier at the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan under the Hilton Corporation. Over the years, he has held key positions such as Corporate Executive Chef Director at 5-star restaurants, country clubs, and Indian Casino Resorts.