Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alfredo
noun
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Definition
Alfredo is a creamy pasta sauce made with butter, cream, and parmesan cheese.
Examples
- Spaghetti Alfredo is one of my favorite dishes to order at Italian restaurants.
- Last night, I made fettuccine alfredo from scratch using heavy cream and fresh parmesan.
- She topped her broccoli with a drizzle of alfredo sauce for extra flavor.
Meaning
The term ‘alfredo’ refers to a type of pasta sauce commonly used in Italian-American cuisine.
Synonyms
- cream sauce
- cheese sauce
