Homemade Alfredo Sauce
A rich and creamy Alfredo sauce that’s perfect for pasta and other dishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- A pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until bubbly and slightly foamy.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir well; let it simmer gently for 3-5 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and integrated.
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.
- Serve immediately over cooked pasta or as desired.
Notes
If the sauce thickens too much, whisk in a tablespoon or two of pasta water to loosen it up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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