Rao's Alfredo sauces use cheeses such as Parmesan and Romano and dairy ingredients like fresh cream, half & half, and butter.
Rao's Alfredo sauces are slow-cooked or slow-simmered in small batches and sold as ready-to-heat, heat-and-serve sauces.
Rao's descriptions state no added sugar and no artificial colors, and some entries list 'All Natural' and 'No Artificial Colors.'
Reviewers commonly call Rao's Alfredo tasty, rich, and close-to-homemade, and they highlight it as a convenient pantry staple for quick weeknight meals.
Rao's recommends using the Alfredo sauces with pasta or as a creamy base for other dishes—essentially pairing with pasta or adding richness to any meal that benefits from a creamy sauce.
Rao's Four Cheese Alfredo combines Parmesan, Romano, Asiago, and Fontina cheeses.