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

This recipe is for a basic Italian White Cream Sauce (like an Alfredo or bechamel) for Pasta, Chicken, Shrimp, etc. You can add other ingredients to suit your liking, this is the basic version - goes great over Fettuccine or Tortellini... you can also add 1 teaspoon oregano or parsley to flavor. If you throw in some bacon, carmelized onion & a handful of frozen peas & serve over pappardelle it is absolutely fabulous!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  cup heavy cream
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 3 -4  tablespoons flour
• 3  tablespoons parmigiano, grated
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  ounce prosciutto (finely sliced then shredded **optional**) (optional)
• 1  dash salt

Directions

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