Pioneer Woman Alfredo Sauce

Craving a creamy, dreamy pasta dish tonight?

Pioneer Woman Alfredo Sauce makes it easy to create an elegant pasta dinner without a fuss.

This cheesy, creamy white sauce goes great on any type of pasta.

Even though fettucine is the typical choice, you can use bowties, penne, spirals, or any shape that you have in your pantry.

It’s a simple main dish you can make any night of the week.

Yet if company is coming, it also makes a big impression.

You’ll love it with a nice Caesar salad, or even a garden salad.

And yes, bread is also encouraged to enjoy with your Pioneer Woman Alfredo Sauce too!

How to Make Pioneer Woman Alfredo Sauce

With just a few simple ingredients, you can make Pioneer Woman Alfredo Sauce.

It only takes about 30 minutes to make, including the time you’ll need to boil the pasta.

You should have all the ingredients in your fridge and pantry already – things like butter and pasta are kitchen staples!

You’ll also need parmesan cheese, though use the real stuff, not that shelf-stable parmesan.

It will taste better with fresh!

Alfredo sauce is amazing on pasta, though you can use it for a base for a white pizza too.

However you choose to use it, here’s how you make it!

Ingredients:

(4 servings)

· 2 cups grated parmesan

· 1 stick of butter

· 1 pinch each of salt black pepper

· 1 cup heavy cream

· 1 package pasta (fettucine or whichever pasta shape you like)

Instructions:

Now that you have seen the simple ingredient list for Pioneer Woman Alfredo Sauce, let’s make this deliciousness for dinner.

Here are the steps to make it perfectly!

Step 1:

If you are making this alfredo sauce to eat with pasta, start by cooking your pasta according to the directions on the package.

Step 2:

Take a skillet or sauce pan.

Warm up the cream and butter, then season it with salt and pepper.

Step 3:

Use a grater to grate your parmesan cheese.

You’ll want to split it up so that half is in a large serving bowl and reserve the rest.

Into that bowl, pour the cream-butter mixture on top of the cheese.

Step 4:

Drain your pasta and add it to the bowl with the sauce, tossing it to combine.

Step 5:

Add the remaining cheese, and toss again.

If it’s too thick, you can add a little pasta water at a time until you get the right consistency.

Then it is ready to serve!

Ingredient Substitution

While this copycat Pioneer Woman Alfredo Sauce is incredibly simple and tasty, you can do a few things to substitute ingredients.

Sometimes you might not have something on hand and don’t realize it until you start cooking.

Other times, you may simply have a preference, or want to do something different to make it your own.

In any event, these suggestions can help you with that!

Add Chicken or Seafood

While alfredo sauce is a delight for pasta, you can make your meal more substantial.

Adding a protein such as grilled chicken or shrimp can make this a complete meal.

Make sure that they are cooked first.

Even better, use a blackened seasoning on them for a kick!

Then you can toss them in with the sauce and pasta just prior to serving.

With shrimp, it’s best to remove the tails too for easier eating.

Swap In Romano Cheese

If you don’t have parmesan cheese, you can use another hard cheese.

Romano works great.

So too does Asiago.

Each of these will impart their own flavors.

You can also make your own cheese blend.

The key to your success is with using hard cheeses that you have to grate.

This will ensure you make the best version of Pioneer Woman Alfredo Sauce.

Use Half and Half

Can’t find cream at the store?

It happens.

And when it does, it’s usually when you need it the most.

That’s ok because you can use half and half instead.

Or regular whole milk.

It will be a little less thick and luscious, but it will still taste delicious!

Or Add Veggies

If you’re vegetarian, you won’t want to add meats.

Spinach and artichokes can add something extra to your pasta alfredo. 

It will be the perfect meatless meal you deserve!

What to Serve with Pioneer Woman Alfredo Sauce

You can absolutely eat a big bowl of this copycat PF Chang’s fried rice as a meal for lunch or dinner.

But if you want to serve friends or family a whole meal, what can you pair with it? Oh there are so many things, but here are a few quick suggestions…

Tortellini

If you don’t want fettucine or boxed pastas, turn to the refrigerated or frozen section in your store and grab tortellini.

Stuffed with cheese and veggies, or even with chicken, sausage, and other fillings, it is a great option for your alfredo sauce.

You could also choose gnocchi or ravioli.

These all make for an even richer meal with that sauce!

Pizza

You can also make a white pizza using this alfredo sauce copycat from Pioneer Woman.

It’s a fun way to use up any leftovers of the sauce, or to make things different from the traditional red sauced varieties.

Cordon Bleu Chicken

Or make something that really wows everyone at the table by making cordon bleu chicken.

The chicken is stuffed with spinach and alfredo sauce, then coated in breadcrumbs and baked to perfection.

There’s a reason it’s such a popular restaurant dish!

How to Store Pioneer Woman Alfredo Sauce

If you have leftover alfredo sauce, you will want to put it in an airtight container in your fridge.

This will keep for 3 to 5 days when you store it this way.

Freezing it can work too, though the sauce will separate a bit.

It’s best to use it fresh from the fridge.

How to Reheat Pioneer Woman Alfredo Sauce

When you’re ready to use your leftover alfredo sauce from Pioneer Woman, warm it gently on the stovetop.

You can add little splashes of milk, cream, or half and half until it gets that perfect texture again.

The key is just adding a little at a time to ensure you don’t thin it out too much.