A few days ago I posted a recipe for Easy Alfredo Sauce and in that post I failed to mention  a great variation.   I like foods that have a little kick to them and I like to use cayenne pepper and crushed red pepper flakes.  This is an easy addition to Alfredo sauce that will give it some heat!

Kickin’ Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients:

1 Pint Heavy Whipping Cream

1/4 Cup Flour

2 Tsp Minced Garlic

1 Tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

1/2-1 Tsp Cayenne Pepper(more or less depending on how spicy you like your food)

1 Tsp Onion Powder

1/4 Cup Butter

1 1/2 Cups Shredded Parmesan

Salt(to taste)

First, melt the butter in a medium sauce pan with the cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, minced garlic, and onion powder. Simmer over low heat for about 3 minutes before adding the whipping cream.  Stir continuously over medium-low heat for approximately 10 minutes.   Next, slowly stir in the flour with a whisk until well blended. Taste your sauce and add a few shakes of salt if it is needed.  Add the Parmesan cheese and continue to stir until the cheese is melted.    Finally, serve over your favorite pasta.