These Quick Dinners Using Jarred Alfredo Sauce Will Be New Family Favorites
In many times of need, jarred Alfredo sauce has been there for us. No energy to cook dinner? We’re making pasta with Alfredo sauce. Need a Sunday night crowd-pleaser? Supremely comforting Creamy Alfredo Chicken Casserole feeds the whole family. At any given time, we have our pantries stocked with at least one jar of marinara and one of Alfredo. The latter cream-based sauce doesn’t just go on pasta—we use Alfredo sauce in casseroles or as a slightly lighter, shelf-stable substitute to cream cheese. If you’re feeling really ambitious (or you’ve already used up the last jar of Alfredo sauce in your pantry), it’s actually quite simple to make your own Alfredo sauce. Our recipe for Fettucine Alfredo with Leeks, Peas, and Bacon is an ideal selection for at-home date night—after all, you can never go wrong with some heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Or get your protein in with Buttermilk Alfredo Chicken Spinach Pasta. While both of these recipes give you tips on making your own Alfredo sauce, you can make the process even easier (and quicker!) by substituting jarred Alfredo sauce. Sprinkled with freshly-shaved Parmesan, the final dishes look so impressive that nobody will be able to tell the difference. Who knew Alfredo sauce would be your new favorite ingredient?
