Homemade Alfredo Sauce
Make restaurant-style Alfredo sauce in minutes with butter, cream, garlic, and Parmesan. This recipe avoids jars and provides tips for a glossy texture perfect for pasta or chicken.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: About 2 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth and melted.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- For a glossy texture, toss immediately with hot pasta or chicken.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, simmer for an extra minute or two.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for a subtle flavor enhancement.
- This sauce is best served immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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